Last time, we took a look at the Arc'teryx Alpha SV gloves. This time however, we're not going waterproof, we're looking at two great allrounders, the Canada Goose Ladies' Freestyle vest and The North Face Apex Android softshell jacket.
Find out where you can get the Canada Goose Freestyle and The North Face Apex Android
Good news for cold and/or unfashionable people! You won't be any of those things for long. How so? Well, we just scored a fresh new shipment of Women's Canada Goose parkas! Now you'll get the chance to be both warm and hot, if you know what I mean. We know you'll be pretty excited about this since you know how difficult it's been to get your hands on some sweet, sweet Canada Goose jackets. "But wait", I can hear you already, "what jackets did you get?" We got some Canada Goose Women's Trillium Parka, Canada Goose Women's Expedition Parka and Canada Goose Women's Kensington.
Click here to find out more about the Canada Goose Kensington, Trillium and Expedition
Stuck in the middle of winter? Cold? Don't like what your coats looks like? Cheer up! These top 7 women's winter jackets will cheer you up and warm you up! And since they've all got a synthetic insulation, you'll be warm even if you get wet, your jacket will be slimmer and you'll have no need to worry about allergies to down.
Click to check out the Top 7 Women's winter jackets
It was impressively cold, but Juan and Veronique were more impressed by how warm they were. Veronique was coddled by her Quartz Nature Abigail while Juan was protected by his 66 North Vindur. Check out the video for some more details.
Compared with November's Picks, we're kicking things up a few notches, in terms of heat and weather resistance. Won't you please join us as Judy and I take a look at The North Face Take Me Down women's jacket and Arc'teryx Fission SV men's jacket. With these jackets you'll be feeling like a snow prince or princess throughout winter. Find out why.
Find out where you can get The North Face Take Me Down jacket and the Arc'teryx Fission SV
Wintertime is a magical time, but only if you're dressed for the occasion. Get some more out of the quintessential Canadian season by checking out our Altitudipedia video on winter jackets.
Thank you to Josyanne for her suggestion!
Click here for more ALtitudipedia as well as a selection of winter jackets
I know, I know. You’re always looking for the right coat for the right temperature and the right occasion. The one that will protect you against cold, sweat, rain, wind, and global warming; the one that will outlast fashions so short-lived they’re out of style before you know it. The one that looks the best shoveling the entryway, shopping for organic produce, stopping by the in-laws, skating in the park, walking to a business dinner and changing that damned flat tire. But how do you find this coat? The coat?
This one?
Or this one?
We all experience a thousand different situations in a week. I suggest you take the following short quiz to find out what you really need in a winter jacket.
Read more about choosing a winter jacket
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
Je sais, il vous manque toujours le bon manteau pour la bonne température et la bonne occasion. Comment choisir le manteau qui nous sera indispensable, celui qui nous protégera du froid et de la transpiration et de l’humidité et du vent et du réchauffement de la planète et des mauvaises modes qui passent trop vite ? Quel manteau saura nous faire honneur en pelletant l’entrée, en magasinant nos légumes bio, en arrêtant chez nos beaux-parents, en dévalant les pistes enneigées, en patinant dans les parcs, en marchant vers notre diner d’affaires, en changeant une foutue crevaison?
Celui-ci ?
Ou celui-là ?
Mille situations peuvent nous tomber sur le corps vulnérable dans une même semaine. Je vous suggère un petit test pour vous guider vers vos besoins réels d’isolation hivernale :
Cliquer ici pour le test et obtenir la réponse
The North Face Woman's Gotham
The North Face Men's Gotham
Canada Goose Women's Chilliwack
Canada Goose Men's Chilliwack
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.
Read the rest of the Gotham - Chilliwack comparison
If unique and thrilling are what you seek, look no further than Canada Goose Adventure Tours, a new venture by the legendary Canada Goose.
They currently offer three packages. The pictures were enough to make me salivate! Here's a sampling from the tours:
The Canadian High-Arctic and Summer Solstice tour
More on Canada Goose Adventure Tours
Juan Altitude and the Altitude-blog.com team take you on a discovery tour of Montreal's hidden gems. Third stop: Dic Ann's, Montreal's answer to cookie cutter burger joints. Enjoy! Altitude Blog: altitude-blog.com Dic Ann's: www.dicanns.ca
Juan Altitude and the Altitude-blog.com team take you on a discovery tour of Montreal's hidden gems. Second stop: Dépanneure Peluso the beer valhalla in the Plateau. Enjoy! Altitude Blog: altitude-blog.com Dépanneur Peluso: depanneurpeluso.com
Juan Altitude and the Altitude-blog.com team take you on a discovery tour of Montreal's hidden gems. First stop: Café Pavé in Old Montréal. Enjoy! Altitude Blog: altitude-blog.com Café Pavé: www.cafepave.com
Juan Altitude and the Altitude-blog.com team take you on a discovery tour of Montreal's hidden gems. First stop: Café Pavé in Old Montréal. Enjoy! Altitude Blog: altitude-blog.com Café Pavé: www.cafepave.com See the HD version here www.youtube.com
The North Face McMurdo: For serious warmth in serious cold. To purchase: bit.ly For more info: altitude-blog.com
