Last Monday was the official start of spring, but we know there’s still plenty of winter to be shredded. So ML staff and partners have picked the latest jackets, lanterns, bindings, mugs and drysuits for winter-spring.
Arc’teryx Cerium Hoody
Lightweight and efficient, the CERIUM HOODY (available for men or women) offers warmth without the bulk. Redesigned this winter, this 850-fill RDS goose down (plus synthetic Coreloft) insulated jacket with recycled outer fabric and bio-based liner reduces the carbon footprint while remaining the same focused and functional favourite on its own for cold, dry conditions or as a layer under a shell. www.arcteryx.com
Mapped Insulation
Mapped InsulationCascade Monahan Retro Lantern
The MONAHAN RECHARGABLE RETRO LANTERN is named after an old stop near the Cascade offices along the Northern Pacific Railway. The clean design (evoking an old gas lantern) complements any interior or exterior. With up to 450 lumens and a built-in power bank to charge your devices, this is a compact lantern and a half—a conversation piece and portable illumination with endless applications. www.cascademountaintech.com
Multi-Featured, Clean Design
Multi-Featured, Clean DesignDynafit Blacklight Binding
The BLACKLIGHT binding is perfect for the minimalist who wants to cruise the climb without compromising performance on the descent. While its weight is minimal, the Blacklight boasts high power transfer, lateral stability and a wide DIN range from 5-12. At just 280 grams, welcome to the lightest speed-touring setup available. www.dynafit.com
All-Occasions Touring Binding
All-Occasions Touring BindingML Skadi Ceramic Mug
Start your mornings right—with Skadi, a kickass Norse ski goddess who howls with the wolves, hunts with a bow, drinks vodka and glacier chips and once stormed the home of the gods to demand revenge for her murdered father. If that spirit, imbued in each MOUNTAIN LIFE SKADI CERAMIC MUG, doesn’t start your workday off right… nothing will. www.mountainlifemedia.ca/store
Drinking Partner
Drinking PartnerMustang Survival Helix CCS Dry Suit
Manufactured and tested for performance at the Mustang Waterlife Studio in BC, the Women’s HELIX CCS DRY SUIT makes in-water activities available year-round. A robust, highly-versatile solution for any adventure, the Helix features a user-friendly zipper, moulded kneepads, neoprene wrist cuffs and CCS adjustable neck seal, all customizable for fit and comfort. www.mustangsurvival.ca
Comfort + Protection
Comfort + ProtectionRab Khroma Kinetic Jacket
The KHROMA KINETIC JACKET (available for men and women) is Rab’s softest ski mountaineering hardshell. Their signature Proflex fabric is a trifecta of backcountry comfort: it’s stretchy, breathable and durable. Forget about strain and struggles, the shell’s flexibility makes transitions in the mountains smooth like butter. And the stretch and breathability don’t come at the expense of durability: the fabric’s tight weave practically repels damage from rocks, trees, ice axes, alders and the like. Check it out, with matching bib pants (men’s and women’s) at www.rab.equipment/ca
Portability + Breathability
Portability + BreathabilityThe North Face Dragline Jacket
High-contrast colors make the DRAGLINE JACKET (available for women and men) extra noticeable, but it’s the technology and design that keep it a mountain mainstay. Waterproof, breathable DryVent 3L 100% recycled polyester ripstop fabric paired with Aquaguard zips keeps moisture and wind out, while a helmet-compatible hood and adjustable cuffs allow you to hunker down on bad-weather days. www.thenorthface.com
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