the north face outlet in woodburn has smartwools half off right now, and they gave me a 15% everything coupon when i walked in the door.
i got 7 pairs
they're not knee high snowboarding socks but i wear smartwools every day.
thinner socks are warmer because they make it easier for the blood to circulate in yer feets, and merino wool is great cuz it doesn't stink - so your boots don't stink, and it wicks sweat really well, and its pretty much just the shit.