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December 16, 2011Arc’teryx, The North Face, Oakley & more: Mark’s High 5
Much to my dismay, many readers felt my last article was about liberal drug use after work, but alas they would be wrong. I love new, cool products, and fortunately we at Altitude-sports.com get those types of products throughout the year. I feel, as a selfless gearfreak, the need to share with you my recent favorites.This month, December, that arbinger of real winter and thus snow, and thus skiing, I present to you the following delights.
Arc'teryx, The North Face, Oakley & more: Mark's December High 5
January 19, 2012The North Face Crimptastic
Rebecca Black struggles to choose where to sit in a car on Friday, and honestly I feel her pain. Some decisions are never easy to make. It’s the middle of winter and you’ve been pushing back exercise since last fall because it is too cold. Survivor is about to start and you just ran out of salsa- what to do? Solution: run to town to get some more (for us in the country the local food mart is never ‘next door’). I could take my car, but between you and me both front doors no longer open and it is kind of embarrassing to be seen getting out the back in public (true story).
But here is my problem (besides the car door situation), what the heck do I wear to run in when it is -25 outside? My winter down jacket is made to keep me smoking warm at a standstill so jogging in it is out of the question. I have numerous base and mid layers but I would have to wear at least 5 layers to keep me warm enough. That would definitely irritate my delicate flower-like composure.
Royal trumpet sounds
Enter The North Face Crimptastic Jacket! A rare breed indeed.
The North Face Crimptastic: Read the rest of Mark's review
January 18, 2012Heavenly Ski Gear for Heavenly Skiing: Alta Attire
I may eat Kraft Dinner 5 nights a week, work on the outdoors more than in the outdoors, and drive a car that is older than most kids entering the workforce these days, but sometimes, just sometimes I get a break. This year I am heading to Utah for the Outdoor Retail Show in beautiful Salt Lake City. We are going to check out some serious kit, gear, stuff- whatever you want to call it, I will be playing with it at the show (Hopefully someone will have finally made a one-piece merino wool pajama suit with a button-up derriere this year!) However, whilst in Mormon-country we may decide, if the mood strikes, to ski at a little mountain called Alta. You may have heard of it mentioned alongside big names like Telluride, Jackson Hole, amongst others. I couldn't in my right mind hit these slopes without telling exactly what I will be wearing- that just wouldn't be fair to you.
Heavenly Ski Gear for Heavenly Skiing: Read more
December 16, 2011Arc’teryx, The North Face, Oakley & more: Mark’s High 5
Much to my dismay, many readers felt my last article was about liberal drug use after work, but alas they would be wrong. I love new, cool products, and fortunately we at Altitude-sports.com get those types of products throughout the year. I feel, as a selfless gearfreak, the need to share with you my recent favorites.This month, December, that arbinger of real winter and thus snow, and thus skiing, I present to you the following delights.
Arc'teryx, The North Face, Oakley & more: Mark's December High 5
November 24, 2011The North Face, Arc’teryx, Burton or Mark’s High 5
Max Altitude thinks he can pull the limelight onto his hulking shoulders by presenting a knowledgeable, well written article about this season’s winter picks on this infamous blog. He can try, and he may succeed, but… But nothing. I liked his article. However, being the attention-getter I am, I want to steal his thunder. And steal it I will, using the only way I know how- short attentions spans. Focus now, because it will be over before you know it. These are my picks as cool new items in the 2012 fall season.
The North Face, Arc'teryx, Burton or Mark’s High 5: See it for real
September 06, 201124h Tremblant Striptease
I have been trying to raise money for cancer research now for a few months. It has been a wild rollercoaster of emotion for me (and you I can only assume). Friends from across the globe have generously given their hard-earned cash to help the cancer cause and it touches me deeply. Our journey is almost coming to an end as the race approaches (September 10th to the 11th) so I wanted to take the time to thank each and every one of you before I honour my nude photo pledge.
Click here for the salacious portrait
August 18, 201124h Tremblant Striptease: Gettin’ Hot in Herre
Initially I had proposed this idea because, it seemed to me, so outlandish that it would be ridiculed by my bosses, but subsequent a good laugh had by all, we would go on our merry way with some old and safe donation ideas. Unfortunately my gimmick did get a laugh and a subsequent vote of approval. Since then I have been secretly (doing tons of sit-ups and) hoping donations would not pass through my site, but through other more regular channels. But alas mysterious people are generously giving to the cancer cause and thus making me remove pieces of clothing for their entertainment.
Click here for some sweet eye candy
August 12, 2011Icebreaker Circuit Jersey Review
Icebreaker has been making incredible products for years now, and fortunately for us they are expanding in to the world of cycling. If you have not already ascertained I am clearly a merino wool convert. That being said just because a cycling jersey is made out of the stuff does not mean it is worth buying. There is a right way to make cycling apparel and a wrong way. Here’s hoping Icebreaker falls into the former category. I started this review the only way I knew how- with a ride.
According to Icebreaker, “the Circuit will soon become your favorite cycle top.” Pfft, don’t tell me what I will like, sir. I am my own man. Furthermore no one could dethrone my favorite bike jersey, no one! But I guess if I don’t try anything else then I’ll never grow as an individual. And so begins our journey begins.
Click here to read the Icebreaker Circuit Jersey review
August 03, 201124h Tremblant Striptease: Stairway to Heaven begins.
A lot has happened since my last article about the 24h race against cancer in Mont Tremblant. Snippets of my excitement have been splashed across our facebook page (found here), but I thought I would add some meat to the bones.
Icebreaker’s generous donation of cycling jerseys for our team finally arrived and we are currently putting miles onto them. Once I have my religious inspiration I will throw a review your way of these very cool jerseys.
Too see some flesh, click here
July 27, 201124h Tremblant or 24h Striptease
Last year Mont-Tremblant held the first annual 24Hour bicycle event at the local car racing circuit to raise money for sick children, and let me tell you it was a fine success. The reciprocal skiing event has been such a tremendous triumph at raising money the last decade that they finally introduced it to the summer loving folk such as myself. They won’t regret it.
Read on about the 24h Tremblant challenge
July 26, 2011Bar Harbour, Hiking and Micro-brews: Holidays for the Weary
I am one of those people who don't take holidays, and yet complains about that very fact constantly to anyone whithin earshot. Mostly because I don't like leaving my shop behind, but also because I enjoy complaining. My business partners told me they had had enough and so it was decided for me- holidays before I implode into an intergalactic ball of nothingness.
Like all good holidays I decided to travel with my good friend's wife. In the heat of the midday sun we placed Montreal firmly in our rearview mirror. Being a rare breed of flying peacock, Lara and I need to spread our wings, and to do so we decided to head down to the White Mountains in New Hampshire. About flying peacocks, you need to know they are indecisive. During our heated debates about party invitations, and well on our way to beautiful New Hampshire we had an about-face and realized that the soothing waters of Maine would do our fragile souls some (more) profound healing.
Read on about Mark's holidays by clicking here
July 18, 201124h de Tremblant ou 24h de striptease?
L'année dernière, le Mont-Tremblant a assisté à son premier évènement annuel de 24 heures de vélo. Ça c'est passé au circuit de course automobile local dans le but de faire une levée de fonds pour les enfants malades. Permettez-moi de vous dire que ça été un franc succès. L'évènement sœur en version ski a été un si grand triomphe pendant la dernière décennie qu'ils ont finalement décidé de l'introduire aux amoureux de l'été tel que moi-même. Ils ne le regretteront pas.
Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus sur le défi 24h Tremblant
July 13, 2011How Superfeet Changed My Life
It’s 3 am and I’ve been up since 9 am the previous morning. A store’s inventory is never fun to do. My eyes are half open, my patience is half gone. And yet my feet! My feet are happy little campers. They feel as if they could run a marathon (they couldn’t because I’m a lazy twit). The reason: my Superfeet.
No, not biologically. I do not have super feet, I have Superfeet. They are insoles that will, without you noticing it, change your life. I understand that a million thoughts are running through your mind as you read this- how can a man who is clearly a genius talk so highly of silly thingys you put inside your shoes. It’s because I am not really a genius, that’s why.
June 08, 2011World’s Best Arc’teryx Store-in-Store is in Mont-Tremblant
If you have not already seen in Wilderness International Magazine, Altitude-sports.com Mont-Tremblant has recently received a firm pat on the back with an unparalleled international award. In 2011 the April/May issue our Mont-Tremblant store was given the title of World’s best Arcteryx store-in-store. Apparently the competition had been fierce between our shop, one located in Milan, and a third in Tokyo; however, only one shop could take that title. It is with immense pride that we share this award with all of our customers today.
April 07, 2011Altitude-Sports.com Mont-Tremblant engage!
Avec l'été qui approche à grands pas, nous recrutons présentement!
Êtes-vous une amateure de plein air? Êtes-vous passionnée par les vêtements techniques? Notre équipe n’attend que vous. Altitude-sports.com, un chef de file en vêtements et en équipements de plein air, est à la recherche de candidats talentueux afin de travailler à sa boutique à Mont-Tremblant.
Si vous êtes dynamique, ambitieuse et passionnée par le plein air et souhaitez vous joindre à l’équipe d’Altitude Sports ou désirez simplement en savoir plus, faites parvenir dès aujourd’hui votre curriculum vitae en boutique ou à l’adresse suivante: tremblant@altitude-sports.com
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March 25, 2011Arcteryx Gamma SK Pant – Reviewed by Mark Altitude
You cannot go anywhere without hearing something about Softshells. Softshell this, softshell that! Do you feel embarrassed because you do not understand what it is, or how is differentiates itself from a hardshell? Look no further reader, Mark will clarify all. Unfortunately we all know he will try to do so with his peculiar sense of humour only he owns. Speaking of owning, he also owns a pair of softshell Arc’teryx Gamma SK pants. He’ll review them at the same time. Bare with us...
Click here to read the review and enjoy Mark's tremendous wit
March 15, 2011Arc’teryx Sabre Pant Reviewed
First up in my Hard vs. Soft Battle Royale is the Arcteryx Sabre Pant. It is as Hard as it gets! Well that’s not exactly true because Arcteryx makes their SV (severe) line of garments, and this one is not in it. 3 lines in and I already have made my review seem superfluous. Just know they are a hardshell.
Click here to check out the Arc'teryx Sabre Pant review
March 08, 2011Wilderness International Magazine
Wilderness International Magazine, founded in 2003, is ironically completely unfounded. Why you ask? Because the people at Altitude-Sports.com made it up in an attempt to make you laugh. But we digress. Two young men and one boy invested their flesh and blood to produce this one-off magazine for your pleasure. Times were tough and nerves tender, but with determination and a few libations, they managed to create this masterful joke one night in a dark, musky Parisian coffee shop. With love, they bring it to you here today. As for the awards given by this illustrious magazine- unfortunately they do not exist either. Regardless of their fictions nature, we still feel Altitude-Sports Mont-Tremblant deserved this rather prestigious Arc'teryx award.
World’s Best Arcteryx Store-in-Store is in Mont-Tremblant
February 28, 2011Hardshell Softshell: What’s the difference? or Hard vs. Soft: Mark’s guide to loving
Wonder what makes a hardshell a hardshell and a softshell a softshell? Well, look no further as Mark Altitude has seen it fit to educate you with this primer. So listen up! And if you're not listening to this as I am with a Stephen Hawking-type vocalizer, please read attentively. Thank you.
Click here to find out about the difference between hardshell and softshell
January 10, 2011Smell the Glove: A review of the Arcteryx Venta SV glove by Mark
The ‘higher-ups’ have recently decided to put a a little pressure on me. Let me tell you reader, it is not always enjoyable working for a small, independent company with big dreams. Sure we get free pizza every Friday and twice a year have a “funny hat day,” but I am only one man. “Be funny!’’ they scream, “Write more articles and reviews!’’ they shout. The only sensible response I can come up with involves Benny Hill theme music and several monkeys on roller skates. Little do they know that it is not that simple. It takes weeks, nay, months of finding obscure Bruce Campbell references, thorough searches of Japanese flatulent-friendly blogs, and sometimes, just sometimes, a little Thai massage to get the loquaciousness a-flowing. Honestly, it is pretty clear I haven’t had the time to learn the difference between a colon, semi-colon and dash (Sincerely anyone in the Mont-Tremblant store area please come and see me about this-(;) I need it rectified immediately), let alone time to write these reviews that keep your sides in stitches!?
Read s'more about Mark and the Arc'teryx Venta SV
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