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June 21, 2010EQUIPPED TO ANSWER CONTEST BY OUTDOOR RESEARCH
The Equipped to Answer contest came about when Outdoor Research challenged Altitude-sports.com. Together, we chose 10 products and gave them to 10 different employees so they could test them out. The Altitudians had to be honest and report both the positive and negative aspects of the products. The Equipped to Answer entails answering a quiz by finding the answers in articles below. That’ll give you the chance to win an Outdoor Research kit (men or women) or one of 10 Altitude-sports.com membership cards!
Click here to learn more about the Equipped to Answer Contest by Outdoor Research
June 09, 2010NEW Outlet Section at The North Face, Arc’teryx and Icebreaker Concept Stores Mont-Tremblant
If you are an outdoor apparel bargain hunter, all your dreams have come true!
Altitude-Sports.com is launching a new outlet section at their Mont-Tremblant store. There you will find amazing deals, up to 60% off, on The North Face, Arc’teryx and Icebreaker apparel for men, women and kids! Items are from previous seasons, including both summer and winter collections. It’s a real goldmine, definitely worth a detour to Mont-Tremblant (St-Jovite)!
The store is located on Highway 117 at St-Jovite in a new shopping centre, Promenades Tremblant. Click here to see a map. Our store is located between Puma and Mexx. Other stores found here include: BCBG Max Azria, Tommy Hilfiger, Stokes, Souris Mini, La Vie en Rose, Le Château and Avalanche. Most of these stores also offer great deals on clothing on sale.
Also, for a limited time only, take advantage of the great deals below. Please note these deals are only available at our Tremblant store.
May 14, 2010Discover your Outdoor Personality at the Montreal Outdoor Festival
Hey Everybody,
Once again this year, Altitude-sports.com and Altitude-blog.com will be at the Montreal Outdoor Festival (French-language site), which will be held from the 14th to the 16th of May at Parc Jean Drapeau.
Since one of our goals is to surprise you every year, we've been working really hard to come up with original concepts. Now, thanks to highly scientific and cutting-edge technology, we'll test the depths of your soul to discover your outdoor personality! Are you Extreme ? Urban? Or a Weekend Warrior ? Are you Mount Manaslu, Mont-Tremblant ou Mont-Royal? Are you part mountain goat, raccoon or squirrel?
March 30, 2010Flexigloo lights up Montreal nights
On February 27, 2010, during the 7th Montreal Highlights Festival, Flexigloo set itself up on the quays of the old port. Altitude-sports.com is proud to have helped out this unique tribe.
Flexigloo setting up in old Montreal
Iglooite
Iglooites telling stories inside the Flexigloo
The Flexigloo in line at the Musée Pointe-à-Callière
For the second year in a row, this mobile animated shelter provided some warmth at the festival’s peak – this long winter night filled with cultural activities. The Flexigloo is an event concept designed to shelter festival goers while they’re waiting outside or going to and from different activities. Once inside the igloo, people are entertained with a good dose of funny Nordic tales and a goblet of chocolate chai. The actual igloo and the interactions among the Iglooite tribe are amusing enough in themselves.
Click here to check out more pictures
February 15, 2010End of Season The North Face Sale @ Altitude-sports.com
Hey there!
Those who subscribe to our newsletter are already aware of it (you can join by adding your email address in the upper right hand corner); we're currently throwing a great End of Season The North Face Sale at Altitude-sports.com.
You can immediately start taking advantage of rebates that go up to 50% on over 330 selected products. Whether you're looking for apparel for men, women, or children, equipment, men's or women's footwear, odds are our selection will satisfy you.
This offer is only valid for orders placed on our website. You can pick up your orders in store if you like!
Here's a sample of the deals you can get by checking out our website :
The North Face Men's Tahoe (down!)
Regular price: 300,00$
50% off price: 150,00$
Regular price: 430,00$
50% off price: 215,00$
Read more about the End of season The North Face Sale
January 25, 2010Altitude-sports.com Warehouse Sale! January 28-29th
Bargain hunters, remember these historic dates!
January 28-29th from 5pm to 9pm (this Thursday and Friday), Altitude-sports.com is opening its doors for the first time, to liquidate its inventory surplus.
Take advantage of rebates of up to 60% on current year clothes, shoes and equipment. Get up to 75% off on previous seasons' stock. A great opportunity to get your hands on quality products at tiny prices.
We'll do our best to have you remember this event for a long time with a great selection of top brands such as The North Face, Arc’teryx, Icebreaker, Mountain Hardwear, Outdoor Research, Merrell and many more.
Where is this mysterious warehouse?
6600 rue St-Urbain, Suite 410, in Montreal(between Beaubien and St-Zotique). It's on the fourth floor. Exit the elevator and you're there.
Click here for some Google Maps help.
January 18, 2010My Top 5 Men’s Winter Boots
The road on the way to work this morning
The morning after a snow storm in Montreal leaves you with the same problem year after year: do I buy insulated boots, or continue to wear my wanna-be boots that leak, or worse my shoes? Many of us think we don’t need winter boots in the city because there’s a lot of snow and everything is close. I admit it: until last year I was one of those people...
After buying a good pair of boots, I would never spend another day in wet socks. The five boots reviewed here all have a waterproof layer that keeps your feet dry when walking through even the biggest slush puddles (very common in the city). The rubber on the soles is softer than those on regular uninsulated boots. This keeps the boot from slipping, as snow tires do, even in the coldest conditions. The average person going to work in the city on public transit walks on enough icy sidewalks to need this kind of sole. What’s more, the treads are specially designed to keep snow from collecting on the bottom of the boot and high quality insulation keeps your feet warm. These boots are made for urban life as much as for participating in your favourite winter sport. I chose boots with a classic look: ones that won’t make you look like Bernard Voyer when you go to have a drink with friends. Tempting isn’t it?
1. Men's Merrell Chameleon Thermo 8 WTPF Synthetic Boots 159,99$
Withought a doubt, the Chameleon is THE number one classic boot for the Altitude staff. One out of every two employees has this boot, and I am one of them. The Chameleon is well insulated with 200g of Polartec and 400g of Primaloft. It is the warmest out of the McMurdo and the B52 (see below). I especially like its aggressive Vibram sole. The molded rubber heal counter is for easily attaching snowshoes. When worn with pants, its rugged look has a simple style. I particularly like the exterier material which repels calcium. The proof: after a year of wear, Alex Lapointe’s boots still look like new.
Read the rest of Top 5 Men's boots
December 09, 2009One Day Deal : 24h and it’s gone!
Hey everyone,
Before explaining this little event that’s going on at Altitude, I just want to promise that I won’t be burdening the blog too often with ads like this. The blog’s goal is simply to share our opinion and information on different outdoor topics that we care about. So that was my apology. That being said, I think the One Day Deal will be great for many of you, dear outdoor lovers.
On which product will the One Day Deal fall tomorrow? Cheesy... I know!
November 13, 2009The North Face Redpoint Optimus vs. Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody
Greetings!
This week I decided to treat myself and talk to you about two of our favourite jackets here at Altitude Sports. All the employees have at least one or the other, if not both. I have both. Made for men and women, these two coats are lightweight, synthetically insulated, and great for fall, spring or even winter if you’re often moving from inside to outside during the day.
The Women's North Face Redpoint Optimus Jacket
The North Face Men's Redpoint Optimus Jacket
Arc'teryx Women's Atom LT Hoody
Arc'teryx Men's Atom LT Hoody
Synthetic Insulation
The North Face Redpoint Optimus Jacket became an employee favourite a couple years ago, when we first discovered Primaloft, the best synthetic insulation on the market and the closest imitation of down available. Click here for more information on the company, which also makes insulation for your home! Well-loved because it is very breathable, very light, dries quickly, and efficiently stores your body’s generated heat, this insulation regulates body temperature during drastic temperature changes, such as going from inside to outside. What’s more, a thinner layer of Primaloft is required to obtain the same warmth as down and it keeps you warmer even when wet or damp.
Read more about The North Face Redpoint Optimus vs. Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody
November 02, 2009The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack
The North Face Gotham Femme
The North Face Gotham Homme
Canada Goose Chilliwack Femme
Canada Goose Chilliwack Homme
With winter coming, everyone is starting to shop around for a warm winter coat. But the big question is: which one will keep you the warmest without making you look like an abominable snowman? Today’s article highlights for you two coats that meet these important criteria: the Gotham Jacket by The North Face and the Chilliwack Parka by Canada Goose.
Last winter I answered a lot of questions from many clients on Altitude-sports.com, who wanted to know the differences between these two very similar models, their style and their characteristics. With an urban look, these hip-length jackets are insulated with down and made for men and women. They have plenty of pockets, fur around the hood, and rib-knit cuffs that keep out the wind. One last point before we get into the heart of the matter: down is a very effective insulator, and even though there are other synthetic options such as, Primaloft and fleece, it is still the best for those who don’t stand up very well to the cold.
October 22, 2009Four Classic Down Jackets for Men Reviewed
This week I decided to proceed with a review of four classic down jackets for men. Even though each one of these models was made for braving extreme cold, their urban look makes them excellent city coats. Anybody who has waited at the bus stop for twenty minutes in Québec’s bone-chilling winter winds will understand the advantages of a good coat. The four models under review are: The North Face McMurdo Parka, The North Face Ice Jacket, the Canada Goose Expedition Parka and the Canada Goose Ontario Parka.
Canada Goose Expedition Parka
Canada Goose Ontario Parka
The North Face Ice Jacket
The North Face McMurdo Parka
Where They’re Made
Many people are initially surprised by the difference in price between these two brands. I don’t really like to repeat or quote myself, but for the benefit of the cause here is an explanation from my previous article: Canada Goose is made in Canada, whereas The North Face (in the case of the McMurdo Parka and the Ice Jacket) are made in China.
Click here for more information in my most recent article: The North Face Gotham vs. the Canada Goose Chilliwack (in French).
The Down
After trying them last winter, I have to say they’re all very warm: the kind of jacket good for walking around outside in, but that needs to be taken off on the bus or in the metro. The differences between each one are small in detail. For example, the Expedition has more down than the Ontario. The North Face Ice Jacket and the McMurdo Parka have the same amount of insulation. The down used in both the Canada Goose jackets is white duck down with a fill power of 625, while the two North Face Jackets are filled with goose down with a fill power of 550. In my opinion, the difference between the two types of duvet is too small to cause any hesitation. Read more about these Canada Goose and The North Face jackets and parkas
May 29, 2009New The North Face Products – Spring and Summer 2009
Hi everyone,
Here is a video from our visit to The North Face Canada's head office in Montreal. We met Corey Stecker, the Marketing Manager, who told us about a couple of hot new products from the 2009 spring and summer collection. Here, you can learn more about:
The North Face Minibus 23 2-Person Tent
The North Face Re Meow Synthetic Sleeping Bag
The North Face Green Kazoo Down Sleeping Bag
The North Face Twin Peaks BX 2-Person Sleeping Bag
Enjoy!
