Wonderful Winter Weather Gear: Footwear

Becki Henderson--Administrative Assistant

Today I thought we could take a look at the various and sundry types of footwear worn during the winter by the HoneyRock staff.  To make this more fun, we will play a game that involves you (the reader) guessing who is the owner of each pair of footwear.  This is how it will work:  first you will see a picture of footwear.  Then there will be a little explanation of the person.  Then there will be a picture of the person--the secret is revealed!  This will be followed by the next piece of footwear, etc.

 

Mystery Person #1:

This man occasionally has to wear gaitors with his boots due to his job of tromping through the snow and grooming the cross country ski trails.  On any given day you can find this man driving a tractor, building a broomball court, fixing a fence, overseeing a timber harvest, moving hay, etc.  These gaitors help keep his legs warm and dry.  Who is he?

Mystery Person #1 is Scott Eppler (Program Maintenance & Grounds Manager)

Mystery Person #2:

 

This woman, some like to say, was playing broomball before she could walk.  This is just a rumor, and one she flatly denies, because she says that the time of year that she started walking was a time with no ice.  But anyone who has seen her on the broomball court knows that she comes from a family of spectacular broomball players and is a champion in her own right.  She chooses to wear sneakers during the winter because they are her preferred broomball footwear.  During the day she can be found mopping the stairs of Chrouser (for the gazillionth time) or cleaning the rental cabins for our next guests.  Who is she?

Mystery Person #2 is Jenica Kalisch (Housekeeping Specialist)

Mystery Person #3:

 

This woman wears these boots because she thinks they make her look trendy and cute.  However, she purchased them for only $30 last year, which leads her to believe that they were probably trendy and cute three years ago and aren’t any more.  At any rate, they keep her feet roasty toasty all day as she sits in the office by the front door where all the cold air comes in when people stop by.  You are most likely to find her by calling the front office or stopping by to let more cold air in.  Who is she?

Mystery Person #3 is Becki Henderson (Administrative Assistant)

Mystery Person #4:

 

This man chooses work boots, because his job involves construction with Bill Long.  He has been described as “the manliest one of all” based solely on his footwear.  He wears these boots while building cabins, working in the woodshop, playing broomball, or going for long walks around HoneyRock.  You would be most likely to find him in the Village working on Cabin #17.  Who is he?

Mystery Person #4 is Justin Cope (Project Specialist)

Mystery Person #5:

This woman bought these boots especially for her time at HoneyRock.  She hails from a MUCH warmer climate, so she went with big and warm as her main criteria for boot selection.  These boots keep her feet warm and dry as she hosts retreat groups, whether she is standing at the top of Ski Hill or leading a group on a snowshoe journey.  You would be most likely to find her where people are tubing.

Mystery Person #5 is Ami Frierson (GPA)

Mystery Person #6:

This woman wears these snuggly boots every day as she works in the kitchen.  She chose these ones because they were warm and also because she wanted to be stylish. She really pulls it off, too!  Although the kitchen is arguably the hottest place in camp (FOR SURE during the summer time) these boots regulate heat well so that her feet are not sweltering as she puts together meals and bakes delicious pastries and desserts back in the bakery.  Who is she?

Mystery Person #6 is Abbey Sanders (Baker)

Mystery Person #7

 

This man picked out these boots because he wanted something warm and also sporty.  He came most recently from Texas (a place where no one wears winter boots) and when he asked around for advice about what to purchase, the name he heard most consistently was “Sorel.”  That is why he chose these ones, and he does not regret his choice.  They keep him warm (and looking sporty) as he hosts retreat groups and manages the Tubing Hill.  Who is he?

Mystery Person #7 is Luis Cadena (GPA)

Mystery People #8 and 9:

                    

Two days ago, these two men stopped by a Fleet Farm for the very first time in their lives.  For those of you who do not live in Wisconsin, Fleet Farm is sort of the Mecca of Northwoods outfits and accoutrements.  Think WalMart, only more outdoorsy, and that will give you a fairly accurate picture of this store.  These two men decided that while they were there they would purchase Carhartts to keep them warm during the Winter Retreat season.  I am including pictures of their boots, but I believe that their new Carhartts deserve most of the focus and attention here, so please enjoy the photo of them proudly sporting their new overalls.  And, as a shout out to my previous blog entry--these are the ULTIMATE snow pants!  They are perfect for any and all winter activities AND they look great.  At any rate, who are these two men?

  Mystery People #8 and 9 are Matt Ulrich and Steve Hedrick (GPAs)

As you can see, there are many equally acceptable winter footwear options.  When you are looking to buy new winter boots (or sneakers) try to keep in mind some of the criteria that the HoneyRock staff use.  Do you want serious traction on the ice?  Do you just want to be warm, no matter what the cost?  Do you want to try and be trendy?  Think it over and then choose the winter boot that is best for you.