Wool is not your best choice for cold weather conditions in the Colorado mountains. You sweat in wool. Eventually, you get cold. The best setup is as follows:

1. Next to your skin. Polypropelene or Capeline long underwear. Underarmour "Cold Gear" for really cold conditions.

2. Over That: Quality Polar Fleece. Various layers if it is really cold. A vest is nice to have as well.

3. Shell: Gore-Tex parka and pants. Uninsulated with mesh lining. Good for all conditions.

4. Boots: Gore-Tex with Thinsulite. Polypro liner socks under whatever level of cold is dictated for the insulating sock layer.

I have skied and hunted in Colorado since Richard Nixon was president. This is your best outdoor clothing choice.