Low-Fi, Hi-Tek: The North Face Looks Back to the Future

This spring, The North Face is building on its heritage with the Low-Fi Hi-Tek collection of five pieces for women and men that trace the brand's long history, highlighting a '70s and '80s aesthetic.

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Elements Outfitters Partners with SALTS to Protect Alberta’s Incredible Landscapes

Built upon a shared desire to enjoy, respect, and advocate for Alberta’s incredible landscapes, it was a natural fit for Elements Outfitters to work with a local conservation organization to highlight the province’s rugged beauty and outdoor apparel to match.

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Appalachian Gear Company & the Magic of Alpaca

Just when you thought there couldn't possibly be another natural wonder fabric you needed to own, along comes Appalachian Gear Company and its herd of alpacas.

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Gear Shed: Hunter Women’s Play Insulated Rain Boots

A quality winter pull-on boot offers the advantage of step-in ease to get you out the door faster when driving kids to ski/snowboard lessons, shovelling the walkway, fetching the mail, walking the dog, or any other cold-weather sortie.

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The ML Gift Shed ’22

ML staff and partners have curated this last-minute GIFT SHED for the peeps in your life who love the outdoors as much as you.

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Gear Shed: Winter Boot Preview

ML staff and gear partners highlight some rad new winter footwear, ski boots and socks, in alpha order.

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Mountain Hardwear: The Latest for Fall/Winter

We checked out four pieces from Mountain Hardwear’s fall/winter lineup. Stretchdown Light Vest The new Stretchdown Light Vest is a piece you will take everywhere and wear constantly. Designed with…

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Gear Shed: Hillsound’s BTR Stool

When you're traveling fast and packing light, a Hillsound BTR stool is indispensable on the trail.

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Gear Shed: Columbia’s New Peakfreak II

Columbia Peakfreak II OutDry Shoe This lightweight tech hiker (available for men and women) is waterproof-breathable and built for a high-traction ride in wet and dry conditions. A beefy but…

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Gear Shed: Autumn + Winter Picks

ML staff and gear partners have selected 10 new items to celebrate pumpkin season—and prep your winter—in shred-ready style.

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Gear Shed: Xtratuf’s Elite Legacy Boot

Xtratuf's 12-inch Elite Legacy boot provides unmatched protection and durability with comfort and flexibility for long days on deck, on the dock, around the yard or in town through the rain and slush.

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Pack Lighter, Go Farther: MEC Flash Cloud GORE-TEX Jacket & Pants

Paddling in the rain requires your gear to simultaneously fend off water and allow your skin to breathe–a true test of waterproof-breathable cred.

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Gear Shed: Early-Fall Picks

ML staff and gear partners have selected seven new items to start your fall in stoke-tastic style.

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Houdini Mono Air: A More Sustainable ‘Houdi’

On a recent paddling trip, Houdini’s Mono Air Houdi served as an all-purpose lightweight layer for cool evenings and stormy days. Winner of both ISPO Award Gold and OR Innovation…

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Gear Shed: Late Summer Roundup

ML staff and gear partners have selected seven new items to end your summer (and jumpstart your fall) in stoke-worthy style.

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A Layer for All Seasons: Mountain Hardwear Polartec Power Grid Hoody

We want our layers to work hard and play hard. That is, we want them to work when we're playing, no matter what's happening outside.

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Gear Shed: Muck Boot Forager Tall

Muck's Forager Tall is a worthy addition to a footwear segment that was in need of refreshment: the classic rubber boot.

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Gear Shed: Best New Custom Ski Boot, Gear Storage, Freestyle Pow Board + More

The latest + greatest outdoor gear for winter, reviewed in our Gear Shed.

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The Legend of San Poncho

Can waterproof also be affordable? San Poncho thinks so.

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The ML Gift Shed

ML staff and partners have curated this last-minute GIFT SHED for the peeps in your life who love the outdoors as much as you, and fall into the following categories:…

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Low-Fi, Hi-Tek: The North Face Looks Back to the Future

Elements Outfitters Partners with SALTS to Protect Alberta’s Incredible Landscapes

Appalachian Gear Company & the Magic of Alpaca

Gear Shed: Hunter Women’s Play Insulated Rain Boots

The ML Gift Shed ’22

Gear Shed: Winter Boot Preview

Mountain Hardwear: The Latest for Fall/Winter

Gear Shed: Hillsound’s BTR Stool

Gear Shed: Columbia’s New Peakfreak II

Gear Shed: Autumn + Winter Picks

Gear Shed: Xtratuf’s Elite Legacy Boot

Pack Lighter, Go Farther: MEC Flash Cloud GORE-TEX Jacket & Pants

Gear Shed: Early-Fall Picks

Houdini Mono Air: A More Sustainable ‘Houdi’

Gear Shed: Late Summer Roundup

A Layer for All Seasons: Mountain Hardwear Polartec Power Grid Hoody

Gear Shed: Muck Boot Forager Tall

Gear Shed: Best New Custom Ski Boot, Gear Storage, Freestyle Pow Board + More

The Legend of San Poncho

The ML Gift Shed

Artist Profile: Elevating Awareness

The Traslin Brothers: 200 Months of Earned Turns

Behind the Devil’s Glen Climbing Route Closures

Sweetgrass Chronicles: Walking from BC to San Francisco

Mountain Life Takes Home Multiple Awards

Tribute: ML’s Map Artist John Haines

Gear Shed: Picks for Spring & Summer

Baptism By Gravel: Rab Equipment Enters The Adventure Cycling Game

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