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"Winter" is relative... Are we talking Dauphin Canada winter?  Deadhorse winter?  MN winter?  Anchorage winter?

Most Columbia gear sucks.  I do layers.  Merino wool against the skin, cashmere or wool over that, fleece and warm jacket.  

If I am flying in very remote/cold place where I may be stuck for a few days, I have a "Wiggy's" setup (pants, jacket, lamilight socks) that I can put over my inner layers and make it overnight.  I also keep bunny boots and chemical heaters in my kit.  I fit it all in a small compresion duffel.