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June 14, 2011Biking in Spain – Girona to Figueres
It's day one and we have no idea what's ahead of us! The bike I reserved is way too big (Riopels are more torso than legs apparently) so we end up renting a mountain bike instead. This means that we have to transfer all of my gear on to Myka and André's bikes since mine doesn't have racks. Off we go, the fantastic trio, straight into the mountains of Girona!
To discover our adventures and the Dali museum
June 30, 2011Biking in Spain – Figueres to Cadaques
Bye bye Figueres, Cadaques here we come! After a hard day of climbing, we expect today to be much easier. Well, we are in for quite a surprise! On the map, everything looks fine and dandy... In reality, Cadaque is well tucked away, surrounded by steep mountains. Now we finally get the meaning of Costa Brava, which means wild coast in Spanish.
Read on about my Spain bike trip
June 14, 2011Biking in Spain – Girona to Figueres
It's day one and we have no idea what's ahead of us! The bike I reserved is way too big (Riopels are more torso than legs apparently) so we end up renting a mountain bike instead. This means that we have to transfer all of my gear on to Myka and André's bikes since mine doesn't have racks. Off we go, the fantastic trio, straight into the mountains of Girona!
To discover our adventures and the Dali museum
May 31, 2011Tips for Biking in Spain
My Marvelous Bike Trip in Costa Brava, Spain
If you love the concept of relaxing in all-inclusive hotels, and the most you’ll walk is from your beach chair to the bar stool, then this trip is NOT for you! If on the other hand you are a decently active person who isn’t scared of the unknown, then I highly suggest going the route less traveled. Sure you’ll be stinky at times, your ass will be somewhat sore from all the riding and you’ll be so hungry you’ll feel like passing out. But it will be the trip of your lifetime. Here’s how it goes.
For bike touring tips and product suggestions
March 11, 2011Top 5 Women’s Waterproof-Breathable Shells
This is for all the ladies that don’t like rain! It makes you cold and damp to the bones, it’s just plain uncomfortable, and worst of all, the drizzle can mess up your hair AND your style. To help you out of this soggy situation, I have compiled the top 5 waterproof-breathable shells for women. Watch out, ‘cuz we’re putting umbrella companies out of business! What are you waiting for? Read on!
Click here for rain jacket reviews and videos
February 17, 2011Winner of the From Technical to Practical Contest by Arc’teryx
The From Technical to Practical Contest came about when Arc'teryx challenged Altitude-sports.com. Together, we chose 8 products and gave them to 8 different outdoor fanatics so that they could test them out.
Click here to check out the Arc'teryx product reviews and find out who won the contest
February 15, 2011Massif Skiing / Snowboarding Trip
With tons of snow coming in, Mark Altitude, Lara, John and I loaded up the van with our outdoor gear and headed up to Charlevoix for what was to be a wicked skiing and snowboarding trip at Le Massif.
See videos and more pictures of the Massif ski trip
January 07, 2011LUNCHBOX SPECIAL – One Day Deal, at noon, until February 6th
What are you eating for lunch? I know what I am having: a One Day Deal! Check out our website every day until February 6th for delicious deals on a wide variety of products. Hurry up: each deal only lasts 24 hours!
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January 04, 2011My Top 5 Women’s Winter Boots
Winter has arrived!
Downtown with my car during this wonderful season isn't always easy. I put on my wannabe boots, and venture reluctantly outside with my shovel in hand, trying to find my white car in the snow bank. An hour later, my cheeks are red from the cold, my hands are frozen and what’s worse, my feet are wet. I mutter to myself two things: first, I really am in need of REAL winter boots, and second, why do I need a car during winter?! This article will attempt to answer the first topic. Which boot will make me a Snow Cinderella this winter?
- Can you guess which one of these is my current boot?
At first glance, these three boots seem more or less the same. The middle one is the one I wear currently. Apart from appearance, it has none of the technical qualities that I am looking for. After a long analysis, here are my top 5 winter boots for women. If you want to learn more about the criterions, may I suggest Max Altitude’s terrific article for the good choice of a winter boot. He focuses on men’s footwear, but the determining factors are the same. The qualities to look out for in order to have a warm winter: insulation, protects against water, have soles that stop you from slipping even when it’s really cold out. Since these boots all have these features, I will concentrate on what makes each one of them unique.
To learn more about how to choose women's winter boots
November 27, 2010Painting in The Great Outdoors: Mark Gustav Zimmerl’s Vernissage
From the breathtaking beauty of a golden sunrise to the grandeur of the snow-capped mountain peaks, nature can be a true inspiration by its raw beauty and splendor. Last week, I had the pleasure to visit Mark Gustav Zimmerl’s vernissage, who bases his work on various natural landscapes.
Click here to see more of Mark's nature-inspired paintings
November 24, 2010A Finely Polished Jewel: Arc’teryx Epsilon SV Hoody tested by Véro
What is up outdoor people!
My name is Véro, and I have recently started working at Altitude-sports.com in the awesome marketing department. As my favorite mug portrays, I am a sports junky; I have played soccer since I am a kid, flag football, and competitive volleyball, done cross country running and skiing, to name a few.
Although I love outdoor sports, all my life, I have despised the feeling of being cold. I often blame this on my half-asian warm blood, but having just entered the wonderful world of outdoor apparel, I have discovered that the culprit is none other than my ill-advised outfits. Pouncing around with my midriff half exposed as a consequence of my stylish garments, wearing cotton base layers and faux suede winter boots (that can hardly be qualified as boots), I am the nightmare of any outdoor enthusiast. Fortunately, working in an outdoor company has allowed me to discover the magical benefits of technical wear, especially when I am outside in Fall playing my favourite sport: ultimate frisbee. For this review, I will be testing out the Arcteryx Epsilon SV Hoody in the cold, rain and wind.
Read on about the Arc'teryx Epsilon SV Jacket
September 03, 2010How to Wash Your Down Jacket?
Ok, so you dropped a few Benjamins (or Sir Robert Borden if your flag has a maple leaf on it) on your sweet down jacket. You, my friend, are rocking the party that rocks the body. And that party is called the streets. Turning heads, you're smoking hot both figuratively and literally and everyone knows it.
But then, you also end up dropping some mustard on it. Oh dear. I don't know of too many stains that make you look cool, but mustard certainly isn't one of them. That's when you come see me for help. The truth is that mustard stains are a little intense for little old me. Here are some general washing instructions :
- Use Granger’s Downwash.
- Use a front-loading washing machine (to avoid damaging the down baffles as well as the jacket).
- Tumble-dry at low heat with 6 to 8 tennis balls in socks in order not to dirty the coat.
Tip: if you see that the water is no longer beading (making little water droplets) on the fabric, apply a spray-on water repellent to your washed jacket while it is still wet.
* Always be sure to check the manufacturer label for proper care instructions, as these may vary.
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