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At the heart of Icewear’s more than 50 years of experience is one remarkable material: Icelandic wool. Now, Icewear is proud to unveil its latest breakthrough: the Black Sheep Collection.

In the same way what you wear on the trail impacts how comfortable you are on a hike, your choice of camping blanket impacts how well you sleep. Then, each morning that you wake up on the campsite, you either feel rested or tired and cold. The sleep you get on any outdoor adventure is crucial to enjoy the experience. 

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Christmas celebrations are as diverse as the communities who observe it. Around the world, what some folks think of as “standard” Christmas traditions are actually specific to their corner of the world. For example, if you live in a part of the world with a snowy Christmas, can you imagine what Christmas is like in South America where summer is...

Icelandic horses are truly the original of the Viking horse breeds. They were brought to Iceland by the Vikings in 9th and 10th century, during the time of the most expansive Viking exploration and conquest.

The last few days have been marked by many thousands (!) tremors and earthquakes in Iceland, indicating yet again a likely volcanic eruption not far from last year´s Fagradalsfjall and the international airport of Keflavík. The earthquakes have been felt in the capital Reykjavik and surrounding villages, causing especially several sleepless nights for the people in Grindavík village which is...