MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Winter 2019

104 ML BLUE WINTER 2019 ARC’TERYX LAINA SWEATER  The Laina boasts a casual, relaxed silhouette with a wide funnel neck for extra coziness. Its Alpenex Light fleece material offers the look of wool and offers the versatility, warmth and comfort of a technical fleece. A split side hem gives freedom of movement while a longer back hem extends coverage. Merrow stitch construction provides clean, refined finishing. arcteryx.com BEARPAW DESDEMONA BOOTS Cold weather meets its match in this 10" tall waterproof leather boot w/sporty strap detail. D-ring lace system to secure fit, wool blend lining and sheepskin footbed to lend warmth and rubber toe guard, lightweight EVA midsole and rubber outsole provide comfort, durability and traction. bearpawshoes.ca OMBRAZ SUNGLASSES Ombraz’ buzzworthy handcrafted arm-free frames attach directly to an adjustable cord that keeps your sunnies securely and comfortably in place—increasing functionality without sacrificing comfort or style. Plus, no hinges or screws to break! German-engineered polarized Zeiss optics to boot. All this, and Ombraz plants 20 trees for each pair sold. ombraz.com WINTER GEAR GUIDE KARI TRAA FÆRE L HOODIE Kari Traa is not just a Norwegian champion freestyle skier with three Olympic medals to her name, but also the creator of the fastest-growing premium outdoor apparel brand in Europe, now expanding into North America. This extra-long hoodie boasts a stylish “athleisure” look with street style elements. Light padding for those colder days, and big hood with drawstrings . karitraa.com or squirejohns.ca ZEAL OPTICS HATCHET GOGGLE With Zeal’s patent-pending Rail Lock System, simply slide the lens up along the vertical rails on each end and voila! Lenses are removed. Slide in your second set with ease for night riding, or flat light days. Combine that with the new cylindrical lens (available in Optimum, Optimum Polarized and Zeal’s patented Automatic Plus lens) and they’ve created a serious contender for your goggle budget. zealoptics.com SIGMA 24-70MM ART LENS The workhorse of many a photographer’s kit is a 24-70mm zoom lens. Ranging from slightly wide angle at 24mm to slightly telephoto at 70mm it covers a huge array of capabilities. And Sigma has created a beauty of a lens with this ART series release. Available with Sigma, Canon or Nikon mounts, it features a 2.8 aperture at all lengths of zoom and comes equipped with pro-quality weather-proofing. sigma-global.com THE NORTH FACE CEPTOR JACKET Made with DryVent 3L this shell hits all the fashion and function points. Designed with the active freerider in mind, pit zips prevent overheating and a powder skirt stops the goods from getting inside. Helmet- compatible hood stows away in the jacket for the days you don’t need it and your lift pass fits perfectly in the wrist pocket. Fuss-free media port makes listening to tunes while ripping super easy. On top of all this? It looks awesome. thenorthface.com o r thenorthfacebluemountain.ca 705.443.5805