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Hooked on fashion? Altitude Sports loves it too, and we carry the latest in trends, new releases, and brands to discover. Check out our guides and reviews to the best clothing for proper events—and everyday living is no exception. Whether they're made for the great outdoors, travel, or city nights, our advice about new releases are always up the moment in style. High quality apparel will up your wardrobe and up your game, including eco-responsible materials, manufacturing and labour from known and emerging labels.

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Go Green: icebreakers’s Ethical Initiatives for a Better World

Go Green: icebreakers’s Ethical Initiatives for a Better World

The ultimate expert in regard to merino wool, icebreaker manages its business and green initiatives from its New Zealand headquarters. We met with the brand in 2018 for a...
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Sherpa Adventure Gear: “Modern Brand. Ancient Wisdom.”

Sherpa Adventure Gear is a brand with a mission. Designed to withstand the Himalayan elements, their products are an ode to the grace of Sherpas who beautifully equipped themselves for high altitude climbing in the harshest conditions. From staying warm and dry to simply feeling comfortable during your journey, the wisdom of the Sherpas was admiringly adopted in the designs of Sherpa Adventure Gear. Shop Sherpa Adventure Gear Every Purchase Counts Each garment is handcrafted in Nepal and has provided meaningful employment and income to so many of the families within the area. For every garment you purchase, 25 cents is donated

Mammut: Heart of the Mountaineer

Mammoths roamed the Swiss Alps thousands of years ago. Mammut, the name chosen by the makers of mountaineering clothing and gear, translates to mammoth: the massive prehistoric beast on the logo reflects the strength of the products, and is one of the most recognisable signs of robust reliability in mountain sports. Shop Mammut In the Swiss town of Dintikon in 1862, rope-making apprentice Kaspar Tanner set out to create the best all-purpose climbing-specific ropes in the world, twining and tensioning the ropes outside his shed. From these simple beginnings Mammut was born. Over 150 years later it's easy to see

Discover the Limited Edition Salomon S/LAB Black Edition Collection

If you're a Salomon fanatic who loves adding new shoes to your technical shoe line-up, your footwear collection is about to get a little more black with Salomon's limited edition S/LAB Black Edition collection. New this season, Salomon's S/LAB collection is getting a subtle makeover. Replacing their eye-catching colours with shades of black, the S/LAB Black Edition collection blends the sleek designs you love with the sharp elegance of black. Shop Salomon Footwear Created in the Salomon design center in Annecy, the Salomon S/LAB Black Edition evolved from the idea of creating "a serious look, for serious progress." Available in three different models

Icebreaker’s Cool-Lite Collection: Stay Cool This Summer

Summer means warmth and sunshine. As the temperature rises, it can be tricky to know exactly what to wear and not overheat. To help you take advantage of your favourite summer activities, Icebreaker developed Cool-Lite. This technology combines the natural benefits of merino wool with TENCEL®, a eucalyptus-derived fibre. This unique combination results in clothes that breathe and evacuate heat easily. Shop Icebreaker Cool-Lite™ Collection Advantages of Merino Wool [shopify_product id="241609998357"] [shopify_product id="10057825606"] [shopify_product id="10057837638"] [shopify_product id="163704537109"] A favourite among outdoor enthusiasts, merino wool is known for its numerous technical qualities. Several are quite useful when it comes to keeping

Sportful: Designed for Athletes

With a passion for the mountains and an eye for design that thrives in their collections, it's no surprise that Sportful is an acclaimed company. Producing reputable and performant products trusted by world-class athletes, the brand holds a well-deserved image that is associated with top quality. From cross-country skiing and cycling to climbing and ski mountaineering, Sportful shares their innovation and love for mountain sports across a broad range of activities. Shop Sportful Founded in 1972, Sportful was created from an aspiration to produce adequate cross-country ski apparel. At the time, the products within the cross-country ski racing market were lacking innovation

Discover Patagonia’s Fair Trade & Recycled Swimwear

Patagonia is well-known in the outdoor industry for their environmental initiatives and for the ways that they have adapted their brand in order to decrease their environmental impact. Their products are designed for those who appreciate the nature surrounding their favourite hobbies and sports and are aware of the impact that their actions may have on the environment. Something as simple as knowing where the fabrics and materials for the products you are wearing come from can have a large impact and Patagonia's fair trade and recycled swimwear is a great initiative. Shop Patagonia [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2400"] *Left Photo By

Keen Sandals: Designed for Summer Adventures

Do you enjoy long walks on the beach? How about lakeside afternoon strolls or weekend getaways to the woods? A pair of versatile footwear allows you to enjoy a variety of terrain, from your camp to the beach. This is where Keen sandals come in. The company's water sandals are perfect for an active summer with a design for endless adventures in warm weather. Since 2003, the American brand Keen has specialized in making ultra-versatile shoes for outdoor activities. Comfortable, functional, and ready to be worn for a variety of uses, the brands' sandals have quickly grown in popularity. They've

Reigning Champ: Athletic Clothing With A Minimalist Design

Strongly inspired by training clothes and renowned for their use of fleece, Reigning Champ focuses their energy on producing your basic wardrobe essentials made with distinctive quality. From their tees and hoodies to their jogging pants, in all the beauty of their simplicity, Reigning Champ products have, in their own way, shaped the Canadian fashion identity of recent years. Shop Reigning Champ T-Shirt Shop Pullover Hoodie Shop Slim Sweatpant Shop New Era Cap Shop The Reigning Champ Origins A sister to wings + horns, Reigning Champ was founded in 2007 by Craig Atkinson in Vancouver, British Columbia. Barely a decade

Naked & Famous Jeans: Carefully Resourced Quality

When you're shopping for new jeans, there are two very important factors to weigh in that can sway your decision in a heartbeat. While the look is obviously the most important factor, quality matters too and the "denim nerds" at Naked & Famous are all about that. Their focus? Resourcing the world's best fabric to produce a collection of jeans that not only look great today but will look great after a year of multiple washes and wear. Shop Naked & Famous About the Naked & Famous Denim Aside from the fact that they are a Canadian brand producing products that

This Summer, Surf the Rip Curl Wave

What does Rip Curl mean? Nothing really accurate at first sight. In fact, the name of the Australian brand comes from an inscription scribbled at the bottom of a surfboard by Doug Warbrick, co-founder of the brand. Today, the name Rip Curl is synonymous with quality for all wave lovers and considered one of the best in the world of surfwear, alongside Quicksilver and Billabong. Shop Rip Curl The Rip Curl Origins Founded in Australia in the year 1969, Rip Curl focused initially only on the manufacturing of surfboards. Four handmade boards were designed each week in a small garage

Discover the Canada Goose 2018 Spring/Summer Collection

Founded in 1957, Canada Goose is proud to produce 100% Canadian coats since sixty years. Over time, the brand's popularity has continued to grow and it is now recognized around the world for the exceptional thermal capacity and durability of its products. Known as one of the top brands designed for extreme weather conditions, Canada Goose also offers a collection of lighter products for warmer seasons. From cool nights in town to a drizzle of spring rain, Canada Goose has developed a spring-summer collection to fulfill your stylish needs. In this collection, you will find the perfect products to protect you

Discover the Cryos Collection by The North Face

Well known within the outdoor industry for their apparel and technical equipment, American brand The North Face has been working since 1966 to offer consumers a variety of high-quality products. Like their motto states, The North Face encourages you to "never to stop exploring" and to discover all that nature has in store for nature lovers, who forests and mountains are like a second home. Yet, aware that not everyone has the chance to walk paths and peaks daily, the brand decided to create the Cryos collection to appeal to the fashion conscious urban dwellers. The brand has dedicated its expertise to the fashionistas

FIG Clothing: Denim 2.0

If there is one thing we can be sure of, it’s that denim is always on trend. To recreate that timeless jean look we all love, FIG decided to make its own version of it, with a brand new material, Tencel®. Preserving the environment is one of our fundamental values. Our commitment drives us to choose eco-friendly fibres and small impact production processes when possible, which is why partnering with Lenzing, an environmental leader in the textile industry, makes so much sense. In addition to its great look, the Tencel® fabric has eco-friendly properties that make it particularly attractive. Tencel®

Starting 2017 with Gear Recognition Awards – The North Face

Each year in January, outdoor retailers gather together for a sneak peek at upcoming gear and the latest technologies at the Outdoor Retailer Show which takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah. The show generally takes place over three days and gives retailers a chance to mingle and check out new gear while also, allowing brands to introduce their latest and greatest products and technologies for the upcoming year. Altitude Sports was at the show this year and we got a little look into what to expect later this year for the 2017 winter season and it's safe to say,

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