Like everyone else, we’ve been living much of 2020 in a virtual world. We’re making the most of it, and a positive has been the opportunity to reach further through digital means, and bring WIW together from opposite sides of the continent and world. The Women in Wood Facebook group has grown to more than 1,900 women - That’s 700 more than last year! We’ve held 6 WIW Virtual Meet-ups via Zoom. 4 were informal, simply providing an opportunity to chat with WIW from all over, on

A number of recurring gear discussions happen in the Women in Wood (WIW) Facebook group. A very “hot” topic in the WIW group in recent months has been WINTER BOOTS. There are some key questions for you to consider in your choice. Can you find men’s boots that will fit you? If so, your opportunities are vast and your quest will be easier. Popular choices seem to be Baffin, Muck and Dunlop cold weather rubber boots. They’ll keep you dry in shoulder season, and bulk up those cal