ORORO COMMUNITY Turns 10: A Decade of Warmth and Adventure Powered by Heat, Inspired by You!
At ororo, we’ve always believed that staying warm shouldn’t hold you back from doing what you love. For the past 10 years, we’ve been proud to empower adventurers, athletes, trainers, and everyday heroes with our heated apparel that keeps them comfortable all year long. From the chairlifts to the golf course, the snowy slopes to the stables, our community has shown us that warmth is more than just a feeling, it’s also confidence, freedom, and the power to keep moving forward and doing what you love!
This year, as we celebrate our 10-Year Anniversary, we’re spotlighting the incredible stories of customers who embody that spirit. These are real people, living their passions, and showing us every day what it means to be part of the ororo family.
Fueling Adventure on the Slopes: Greg L. (The Ski PT) & His Wife’s Story
For Greg L, better known as The Ski PT, the mountain is where he feels most alive. But for his wife, who lives with Raynaud’s Disease, skiing and spending long days in the cold have always come with challenges. That’s where ororo Heated Apparel makes all the difference.
“I love the flexibility of the ororo heated vest to provide the right amount of heat when I need it most. As a skier, I never know when the mountain conditions will change, and having the option to turn on the heated vest while waiting in the lift lines and on the chairlift is amazing. It means I can perfectly temperature regulate without needing to stop to take layers off or put them on.” – Greg L. (The Ski PT)
Greg uses his ororo Classic Heated Vest not only for comfort on the slopes but also as a tool to extend his and his wife’s time outdoors. For his wife, the Women's Classic Heated Vest and the Amsterdam Heated Mittens provide relief from the painful effects of Raynaud’s, giving her the ability to enjoy skiing again without constantly worrying about freezing temperatures. Stories like theirs remind us that ororo heated gear isn’t just about clothing—it’s the freedom to keep going, the flexibility to adapt, and the peace of mind to enjoy every adventure.
Warmth on the Lanes, the Road, and Beyond: Daria Pajak’s Story
For professional bowler Daria Pajak, success on the lanes isn’t just about precision, it’s also about preparation. Competing at the highest level means keeping her body warm, loose, and ready to perform, and ororo has become her go-to secret weapon.
“ororo has been a game changer for me, not just in everyday life, but in my sport as well. Staying warm before competition is key to performance and injury prevention, and with the heat button on, it feels like I’m stepping out there with a secret advantage.” – Daria Pajak (Professional Bowler)
Whether she’s competing under the bright lights of a championship or starting her day in chilly Utah mornings, Daria finds comfort and confidence in her ororo heated hoodie.
“I find the heated fleece vest most handy in the mornings—stepping outside without dreading the Utah cold feels like a win. I also throw it on right after my warm-up, before competition starts, to keep my body warm and ready. What I love most is the oversized heated hoodie style paired with the heated function—it’s the perfect mix of comfort, function, and my personal style.” – Daria Pajak (Professional Bowler)
From the lanes to everyday life, Daria shows that the right gear doesn’t just boost performance—it transforms how you feel every single day.
Carving the Cold: How Jonathan Buckhouse Rides Warm with ororo
When it comes to snowboarding, Johnathan Buckhouse lives for the thrill of the descent and the crisp mountain air! In his own words:
“There is nothing better than every day in the winter, no matter the temperature, being warm and comfortable. What I enjoy more about ororo outerwear is how comfortable it feels while snowboarding. Look good, feel good, ride good!” - Jonathan Buckhouse (Snowboarder)
Jonathan brings this philosophy on the slopes and also online. As a professional snowboarder-turned-YouTube personality, he’s filmed almost 5,000 videos over the past 14 years and an Instagram channel with almost 2,000 followers into a full-fledged career under his Buckhouse Industries name. His commitment to snowboarding goes far beyond the run, it’s a lifestyle.
In the video he shared featuring ororo Heated Apparel, you can feel the difference: pristine snowy terrain, confident movements, and gear that looks sleek and performs impressively. When he turns on ororo’s St. Moritz Men's Heated Snow Jacket, the Monte Rosa Men's Heated Snow Pants, and the Amsterdam Heated Mittens, Jonathan says, “Not gonna lie, that heat kicked on immediately, that was nice!” He’s not just staying warm, but he's elevating his entire ride.
With ororo, Jonathan isn't sacrificing style for function; he’s embracing both. The warmth gives him comfort, the comfort boosts his confidence, and that confidence shows in every carve he makes. Simply put: look good, feel good, ride good.
Riding Past the Cold: Justyne Albright’s Heated Journey
As an equestrian trainer in South Georgia, Justyne Albright spends long days outdoors and often more than fourteen hours at a time. While the region may not see harsh northern winters, the cold can still take its toll during early mornings and long training sessions. For Justyne, the ororo Classic Heated Vest has become an essential part of her daily routine.
“Although we live in South Georgia, working outside fourteen hours a day would be difficult without the warmth of my ororo Classic Heated Vest. Not only does it keep me warm, but it keeps my muscles relaxed while I am exercising horses. Because I do not handle the cold well, I find that when I am training horses I’m tense from the cold temperatures. Wearing the vest while I am riding melts the tension away in my body, allowing more relaxed communication between me and the horse. Furthermore, it keeps me comfortable while I am coaching students and doing day-to-day chores. With my ororo Classic Heated Vest I can stay comfortable during those long outdoor hours.” – Justyne Albright (FCS Equestrian Center)
For Justyne, it’s not just about warmth, but it’s also about performance and connection. A relaxed body means clearer communication with her horses and a smoother training experience. Beyond the barn, the vest’s style, comfort, and ease of care make it her go-to for every task on the farm.
“I find that my vest is comfortable, warm, versatile, and stylish. What I love most is that they are easy to wash.” – Justyne Albright (FCS Equestrian Center)
Whether it’s dawn at the stables or hours spent coaching students, ororo helps Justyne stay warm, sharp, and confident all day long.
Teeing Off in Comfort: Kerry Maher’s Story
For Halifax golfer and fitness coach Kerry Maher, cold weather has never been a reason to pack away the clubs. Thanks to her ororo heated vest and pants, she’s discovered a way to extend her golf season and enjoy every round.
“I’m a huge lover of my ororo heated apparel! My go-to line when people ask about the light on my chest on the vest, ‘What is that light?’ I reply, ‘This vest is heated and every person who endures winter should definitely have one of these!’ The heated apparel makes winter enjoyable! I can’t live without my vest! It helps my golf game! Fall golf is everything with my heated vest and pants!” – Kerry Maher, Halifax, Nova Scotia (Golfer and Fitness Coach)
For Kerry, heated gear isn’t just about staying warm, but it’s also about staying active and keeping her swing smooth even in brisk Canadian winds. From crisp fall mornings to chilly late-season rounds, her ororo gear ensures she can keep playing the game she loves without distraction.
“Grateful every day I wear my ororo and I shout it from the rooftops! Get one!” – Kerry Maher
Whether it’s for performance on the course or simply making winter days more enjoyable, Kerry shows how ororo helps golfers everywhere play longer, stronger, and warmer.
Here’s to 10 Years and the Adventures Ahead
Hearing how ororo heated gear has helped our community ski longer, ride stronger, compete harder, and live warmer inspires us to keep innovating for the next 10 years and beyond. Every story we hear fuels our mission to design products that meet your needs in the moments that matter most.
What makes this milestone especially meaningful is knowing that our customers have been at the heart of every step forward. Your feedback guides us in making our apparel better, warmer, and more reliable year after year. Whether it’s about the perfect pocket placement, the right amount of heat, or the styles that fit your lifestyle, ororo isn’t just built for you, it’s built with you.
This milestone is more than a celebration, it’s a thank you. To every skier, golfer, snowboarder, equestrian, and adventurer who has shared their journey with us: you are the heart of our ororo toasty community. And we can’t wait to see what the next decade of warmth will bring.
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