MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Summer 2019

108 The North Face Aphrodite 2.0 Capris $74.99 Stay comfortable while exploring your surroundings in these extremely durable, quick-drying, FlashDry-XD capri pants. The wide, knit waistband won’t dig in or chafe beneath heavy packs and a drawcord allows you to adjust the fit. The North Face Canada (thenorthface.com 877.992.0111 & The North Face Blue Mountain, 705.443.5805) Light My Fire MealKit BIO $39.95 Kit includes 1 lid that functions as a plate, 1 deep bowl that also functions as a plate, 1 SnapBox Original food storage container, a SnapBox Oval storage container, 1 Pack-up-Cup, 1 cutting board/ strainer, and 1 spork. All components are made from Biobased plastics, 100% BPA-free, dishwasher and microwave safe. mec.ca Vasque St. Elias $199.99USD The St. Elias Full-Grain Gore-Tex pushes the boundaries of hiking boot performance with premium materials that deliver durability and all-day, waterproof foot bliss. The midsole and outsole systems—including Vasque Exclusive Vibram Frontier with XSTrek Compound—provide athletic flexibility and foot comfort for long distance hikes. Available at Atmosphere, MEC and Sail. Helinox Savannah Chair Higher and wider in profile, the Savannah gives you plenty of room to R&R. And the built-in cup holder makes sure you never go thirsty. Saddle up to a Helinox Table one and your outdoor living room is complete. helinox.com or avail. at Sail, Atmosphere, Sport Chek Slackers Climbing Kit $149.99 Future rock climbers can hone their skills anywhere with this complete climbing kit. Build your own climbing wall indoors or outdoors with set of 20 poly-resin climbing holds plus ropes with eye bolts for wall attachment. All installation hardware included. Ages 5 and up. Jeff, Minds Alive, 57 Hurontario St., Collingwood (mindsalive.ca 705.445.6222) Pulse Sugar 11 SUP The Sugar 11 is a durable and stable SUP with edgy, bold graphics. It is an ideal board for entry riders and mid-level riders, with good performance in waves as well. And the concave bottom with exaggerated tail rocker means good glide speed. Matt and Laura, Blue Surf, Highway 26, Craigleith (bluesurf.ca 705.293.9322) Surface 604 Rook Electric Cruiser Bike With a torque sensor and throttle on demand, the Rook is great for those that could benefit from an extra boost to make it up the hill. High capacity 48V 10.4Ah Samsung lithium-ion battery provides maximum range, as the Rook can handle heavy loads and travel up to 50 miles on a single charge. Darren, Smitty’s Bike Shop, 16 Bruce St N, Thornbury (SmittysBikeShop.com 647.500.7619)