MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Winter 2018

104 ML BLUE WINTER 2018 MERRELL OVERLOOK 6 ICE + WINTER BOOT Discover a whole new world of grip and performance on even the slickest ice. Arctic Grip is the most advanced cold weather gripping system Vibram has ever created. With a waterproof shell and Conductor Fleece lining plus M Select lightweight 200g insulation, you'll be warm and on your feet all winter long. merrell.com DAKINE REVERB HOODIE The new midlayer that functions as both your everyday hoodie and a trusty insulator under your shell. This ideal combination of performance and style features a stretch micro ripstop polyester outer in a matte finish. Warm and soft PrimaLoft Silver Eco insulation is made of 70% post-consumer recycled materials. And, with a built-in stuff sack, the hoodie tucks into a travel-friendly neck pillow ! dakine.com TREEPOD CABANA It’s like a hammock, but better. Treepod–Hanging Habitats, the award-winning company behind the original portable treehouse, has expanded its line of hanging hideaways. Easy to set up with a single point of suspension (ie, one tree) and a 500-pound capacity, the Cabana is available in three sizes. Accessories sold separately include a plush cushion, mosquito net, rain cover, and TreePod Stand for use in treeless areas. mytreepod.com GCI PICO ARM CHAIR GCI’s Pico chair telescopes down to 1/16th of its size which means it can easily be stuffed into a hatchback or boat. After quick assembly, the carry bag doubles as the Chair Back Storage Caddy, with space for magazines, a sweater, a beverage, sunglasses and more. Also includes a mesh side storage pocket, a media pocket and a mesh side beverage holder. Scratch-free nylon-coated feet also suitable for indoor use. gcioutdoor.com or amazon.ca OUTDOOR RESEARCH AKSEL WORK GLOVES The Aksel Work Glove can change a tire in a blizzard just as well as it can adjust your ski bindings. It’s a classic work glove that’s warm enough for skiing/boarding: a 100% cow belly shell for durability, and a combination wool/ acrylic/polyester lining for wicking and warmth. outdoorresearch.com PATAGONIA IRON FORGE HEMP CANVAS DOUBLE KNEE PANTS  The durable foundation of Patagonia’s newWorkwear line, these heavy-duty, double-knee work pants are made from 12.9-oz Iron Forge Hemp canvas that’s 25% more abrasion resistant than conventional cotton duck canvas and needs no break-in. 55% industrial hemp, 27% recycled polyester, 18% organic cotton canvas. Men’s and women’s styles available. patagonia.ca BURTON [AK] OVEN MITT By combining the collective heating powers of responsibly sourced Triple Goose Down, 15 ounces of PrimaLoft Gold Insulation, and a Hydrofil wicking fleece liner, the Burton [ak] Oven Mitt is earth’s warmest snowboard mitt. It fights moisture on both fronts thanks to Gore Windstopper fabric. Super ergonomic fit ensures dexterity. Unisex sizing. burton.com KEEN ELSA CHELSEA This lace-free and waterproof women’s boot is part cold-weather protection and part style statement. A super-soft lining of KEEN.WARM ups the comfort level where you need it most, while the fresh mix of textures makes it indoor-appropriate, too. Metatomical footbed design provides an internal support mechanism anatomically engineered for arch support . keenfootwear.com