MOUNTAIN LIFE - Coast Mountains | Winter Spring 2019

WINTER/SPRING 2019 MLCM 109 G3 CABRIO Pack “We’ve got your back with the new CABRIO, a user-focused winter pack designed specifically for backcountry movement. This CABRIO has optimal space for everything you need for a big day, and multiple ski carrying options. The removable Alpride 2.0 Airbag is a mechanical system which does not rely on electronics, batteries, or software, so you can depend on it doing its job every time. Safety and performance, hand in hand.” –James, Escape Route, Whistler & Squamish . escaperoute.ca Prior Wildcard Board “Brand new this winter, the Wildcard has true twin design for added versatility, predictability, and pop both inbounds and out. It’s called the Wildcard because it excels in any terrain—freestyle or freeride—so whether it’s your first backcountry booter or another day of dialing in the XL line in the park, this board does it all.” –Ben, Prior Snowboards and Skis, Function Junction, Whistler. 604.935.192 3 priorsnow.com The North Face Ventrix Crew Mid-Layer “The new must-have mid-layer for all your mountain adventures. The Ventrix insulation features targeted perforations throughout the chest and back, and no insulation under the arms to maximize breathability while maintaining warmth. Convenient side zips allow you to easily pull the Ventrix on and off, and the cuffs have integrated thumb holes for added comfort.” –Victoria, The North Face Store, Whistler Village. 604.938.7432 thenorthface.com The North Face Purist Jacket “The perfect jacket for all of your on-mountain adventures, whether you’re in-resort or heading into the backcountry. A 3L GORE-TEX ® shell offers maximum protection from the elements—it’s extremely breathable, but will keep you dry when weather rolls in. Other features include jacket-to-pant integration, a stretch powder skirt and extra-large pockets with zip access that allows you to reach your mid layer or bib without losing protection. Handy!” –Victoria, The North Face Store, Whistler Village. 604.938.7432 thenorthface.com Burton Retro Collection Hi-Five Mitt “Perfect for a chicken salad grab, the Hi-Fives look like they’re from 1992 but these mitts (and all the gear in Burton’s Retro Collection) are made with contemporary materials like a removable fleece liner, two-layer outer fabric and a removable wrist leash. It’s an ode to the past with the performance of the present.” –Nathan, burton.com Sex, Drugs & (mostly) Yoga "Creativity, adventure, and more than a little bit of partying, Kara-Leah Grant was living the Whistler dream back in 2004. Until one day she jumped onto a moving logging truck (naked) and ended up in a Vancouver psych ward diagnosed as bipolar. Part punk rock, part enlightened journey, this is a fiercely personal and harrowing story about one woman’s quest to seize control of her mental health, her life, and ultimately, her future. Edited by Mountain Life ’s own Feet Banks." –Sarah, Armchair Books, Whistler Village. 604.932.555 7 whistlerbooks.com