I live in the mountains of Colorado in the Vail Valley. Currently it is 4 degrees outside. This is a big ski area and this bag is the cutest thing EVER. Big, roomy, well made, chic, I cannot say enough! I get compliments from people every day and my assistant is coveting this bag! Maybe I need to get her one for her birthday! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this bag and because the handles are reinforced and go all the way to the bottom of the bag, I know it will last for a very long time!