Alta Reina

Hey Tall Adventurista! Exciting news! While, obviously, it's still summer and there is a lot of time to enjoy the sun and get the vitamin...

Oh Boy, what a long ride so far. I had a call with my manufacturing partner on the East Coast this morning and they are organizing...

Howdy Tall Adventuristas! Welcome to those who have recently signed up to join us! Just a quick check-in with you all (it's been quite a...

Hey Tall Adventuristas! This week has been filled with all sorts of adventures where I have worn the Alta Reina base layers. Finding tall...

Hello Tall Adventuristas! Just a quick hello! I was in Seattle a couple weeks ago and found another nearly exposing bathroom! This always...

Hello Tall Adventuristas, I have spending time lately testing the base layers with tall friends. We spent a lot of time camping, hiking...

Hey Tall Girl! Lately I've been busy working with manufacturers to make baselayer samples in sizes xs thru xl for product testing for the...

I hope this update finds you well. As you know, I have been working tirelessly to bring you the best ski options to fit your unique needs...

Tiny pockets and tight thighs.

I have received the first baselayer prototypes and I am so excited! The top is nearly perfect. The sleeves are just past my wrists, the...

In this on-going series, "Stories of a Tall Girl" I'll be sharing stories from life on trying to get gear and apparel that fits. These...

Samples of Polartec have arrived and I'm really excited! Polartec is an innovative company with a 100+ year history in the outdoor...

Hello Tall Adventuristas! After a few weeks home with family for late December, and a few conversations with patternmakers… We are back...

Well… being an entrepreneur has ups and downs. Currently, I’m headed down a hill, though I’m grateful it’s a small one ;) As everyone has...

Samples coming soon!!

Wow! That was waaay more than a week. Thanks for sticking with me! If you missed my first post, it's here and second post is here. I’m...

If you missed my first post, here it is! I’m sharing some info about fabrics that I’m looking into for base layers. There are a lot of...

Sustainability Matters. While designing and developing outerwear for tall women over the last year, I have spent time researching...

The outdoor industry has a reputation called "shrink it and pink it". This has happened most notably with women's technical outerwear....

Welcome to Alta Reina's first blog post! This question gets me every time. I started Alta Reina out of a need for outerwear that is...