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February 03, 2012The Sale of Titans Is Back!
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February 02, 2012Shit Polar Explorers Say
January 30, 2012Canada Goose Sizing
Canada Goose parkas are built to last a decade, if not a lifetime. With such high-end products, both in terms of cost and value, you want to make sure you get the right one. But it's not just a question of choosing between the Kensington and the Trillium or between the Chilliwack and the Expedition. You also have to choose the right size. To help you out, we've set up this page with the sizing chart. You can also ask me in the comments and we'll help you out if you're not sure. We've set up the Men's, Women's and Kid's sizing charts. Please note that the measurements indicated refer to your body and not the jacket. Not only that, but the fit depends on which style you get. More on that later.
Canada Goose Sizing: Read more about how to choose the proper size for your parka
January 27, 2012Virtual Visit of Our Boutique on St-Denis
January 26, 2012Icebreaker Ski Flying
January 25, 2012Your Place in the Universe
Have you ever gotten to a mountain vista and just wondered? What about cross-country skiing under the stars? Or for that matter out at sea under a clear sky? You know, when you look out at the immensity of life around you.
Conversely, have you ever lowered yourself down to the ground and tried to imagine an ant's perspective? Or tried to bend your mind to a bacteria's size?
Read more about the scale of the universe machine
January 24, 2012Super Deep Snow
January 23, 2012When’s the Last Time You Asked Yourself Why?
January 20, 2012The North Face Men’s Mansell Pant Review
It’s one thing to test the warmth of winter-wear when doing hard physical sports but it’s a bit different if you just plan on lounging around in the unforgiving cold like a lone emperor penguin. In that case, it’s not so much about wind resistance and more about keeping the heat of your inert body where it counts, in your pants.
I was going camping with two of my buddies on what was most likely going to be the coldest weekend of the winter. The whole thing materialized without much forethought. It was going to be a steady -23c the whole night without wind and I had no idea what I was getting into. I was probably generally ill equipped but I’m pretty sure I picked the right trousers.
The North Face Mansell insulated pants: Read Pierre's review
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, 2012Arcteryx Men’s Ventii Jacket Reviewed
Exclusivity can be defined as that which cannot be attained by others. The Arc’teryx Ventii is an exclusive ski jacket. Not only is its fit, mobility and weather protection best in class, but very few will be made. Join us for the review.
Arcteryx Ventii: Read the 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.
January 17, 2012Vertical Sailing
January 11, 2012Feet First!
Tom Robinson and his girlfriend are obviously great traveller. They also take a great shot, with a twist. It all started with a whimsical idea and grew into a monster of awesome pictures. I've selected a few that stood out in my opinion. You can see them below.
See some more Feet First shots
January 10, 2012Ski Sale!
January 09, 2012Argentina: A Skier’s Journey
January 06, 2012Climbing the Munros in Scotland
Munro Film Production Footage from James Urquhart on Vimeo.
More info on climbing the Munros in Scotland
January 05, 2012Seize the World by Stop Motion
December 23, 2011EXTENDED until January 8th 2012: Boxing Day at Altitude-sports.com’s Boutiques
We are having a Boxing Day sales event at both our stores, on December 26th and 27th until January 8th! We hope you'll be able to take advantage of these special events to get some special deals and come see us. Like every year, we've received many questions concerning Boxing Day, so we've prepared some answers that might help you out.
Boxing Day 2011: Find out 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
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