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A herd of merino sheep crowded one side of the road - a confused mass punctuated by random bleating. With calm confidence, two young flannel-clad shepherds on horseback guided the animals away from the dusty track. If a sheep strayed, a shepherd whistled, and sheepdogs pounced, bringing the wanderer back in line. The scene is out of a Western, but instead of a desert, we were hemmed in by the mountains surrounding Mt Nicholas Station in a secluded region of Queenstown, New Zealand. I jumped out of the boxy Land Rover to watch, pulling on my Tech Trainer jacket to

I’m travelling to the Mecca of cycling, Fonzaso, in Italy’s Belluno province. I survey the rolling landscape from our van window as Monte Grappa beckons in the distance, a reminder of the history this part of the Venetian Prealps contains. Even better, I’ll be in the hands of Castelli, the cycling brand of all cycling brands. As a lifelong enthusiast, this trip is hard to grasp - but I’m buzzing and can’t wait to get out and begin exploring. We arrive at the villa we’ll be calling home, and I quickly realize my accommodation isn't an ordinary layover. It’s placed

Head to Norway to live a journey in the life of Kari Traa, the brand and the founder. Everyone dreams of flying to a far-off destination knowing adventure awaits, but not knowing the exact details of that adventure. Well, I’ve always dreamed of this, and my recent trip to Norway with Kari Traa was my chance to live it. The only challenge was packing for the unknown. I arrived at Oslo and was greeted by smiling members of Kari Traa’s team waving Norwegian flags. Already, I was seeing the warm Kari Traa team spirit. Discover Kari Traa The team took

“Our mission is to inspire the world to discover and to walk within nature. We believe strongly it will make a saner future for everyone. And we have our experience and our passion for nature to guide us.''  -Martin Axelhed, President of Fjällräven The Classic hike was created by Ake Nordin, founder of Fjällräven, to celebrate the Scandinavian concept of friluftsliv, life in the outdoors. In 1970, the company started this weeklong outdoor hike, lending equipment and explaining how to use it. Forty years later, I am invited on the very same hike in Northern Sweden, continuing this splendid tradition.

This year The North Face launched their #SheMovesMountains campaign, an inspiring initiative looking to change the face of exploring. There’s no better influence than a role model with whom we can identify. The movement shines a light on powerful female athletes from all over the globe whose adventures are building the foundation for a new generation of explorers. Shop The North Face A post shared by Ashima (@ashimashiraishi) on Apr 3, 2018 at 9:42pm PDT Hilaree Nelson From the smoldering volcanoes of Kamchatka to jagged Bolivian peaks, Hilaree is first and foremost a ski mountaineer, but also an insatiable explorer.

With the state of the planet today and growing climate concerns,  brands like The North Face and many others, are beginning to take matters into their own hands. When it comes to the outdoor industry, conserving the environment is a big part of the business. From adjusting company manufacturing policies and routines to sharing knowledge with loyal customers, protecting the playground that we all play in is a serious topic. In order to do their part in conserving the nature that we admire and appreciate, The North Face has made a few company changes in hopes to lessen their impact on the

At Altitude Sports, we are particularly proud of our origins and to celebrate Canada Day on July 1st, we decided to put our local brands in the spotlight. For the occasion, we offer you week-long discounts of up to 30% on many of our Canadian brands, as well as products designed and produced here in Canada. Better still, we've put together a little contest to help you win a great Canadian product: a Terry crewneck sweater from the Canadian brand Reigning Champ. Win a Reigning Champ Sweater What? A classic Terry mid-weight crew neck sweater from the Reigning Champ brand

Today it’s easy enough to find a variety of dynamic clothing for your children. The Canadian market has also blossomed, and if you’re thinking to outfit your kids in style, take a look at Luvmother, Little Yogi, and Electrik Kidz. These adorable new brands are not only Canadian-made, they strive to create high-quality and environmentally-friendly products. Shop Our Youth Collection Little Yogi [shopify_product id="299384995861"] [shopify_product id="299384963093"] [shopify_product id="299385225237"] [shopify_product id="299385159701"] Little Yogi was founded by a mother-and-daughter team. They pour their imagination and invention into creating amazing products for kids, with three principles as their foundation: High-Quality Materials What’s amazing