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What’s with the Baggy Pants? The Cultural and Practical Reasoning Behind Modern Freestyle Outerwear

The introduction of Slopestyle skiing to the Olympics in 2014 was highlighted by Henrick Harlaut’s pants falling to his knees during his qualifying run. What was likely a first impression of Slopestyle skiing to many people worldwide was certainly not a misrepresentation. Baggy clothing has been a staple of the sport since its inception in the 1990s, and despite the […]
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Eco-Friendly Adventure Awaits: SCOTT Re-Source’s Commitment to Sustainability and Performance

Picture yourself skiing down a mountain, carving through fresh powder, and feeling the rush of adrenaline. Now imagine doing it all in outerwear made from recycled or renewable materials. If you’re looking for outerwear that’s not only stylish and high-performance but also eco-friendly, look no further than SCOTT Re-Source. With almost 60% of their outerwear collection classified as a Re-Source […]
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Jones Snowboard Founder Jeremey Jones Drops New Outerwear Line

For the first time in its ten-year-history Jones Snowboards is selling snowboards and outerwear.  Jones Snowboards announced today that the brand will start selling apparel for the first time later this year. A new line of outerwear including jackets, bibs, pants, and base layer pieces will hit retailers sometime in the fall, a spokesperson for the company told Snews.  Snews reports that the […]
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Futurelight: The North Face’s New Waterproof And Breathable Fabric.

The North Face has released a new fabric technology, and it’s seriously sweet.  The outerwear company debuted their new Futurelight line at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and it looks pretty amazing. The team at North Face has blended breathability with waterproofing in an innovative way. Futurelight achieves both waterproofing and breathability by way of microscopic holes in […]
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Gear Review: Flylow Quantum Pro Jacket and Baker Bibs

Flylow's Quantum Pro Jacket in "Fatigue."

Flylow is an independent outerwear company dedicated to manufacturing high performance, durable products out of Lake Tahoe. Originally created by ski mountaineers in the Pacific Northwest, Flylow’s technical pieces are designed to accommodate fast uphill and aggressive downhill skiing. In addition to designing hard-charging outerwear, Flylow is also working to achieve a long-term sustainability plan to better serve the planet and the ski industry as a whole. The Quantum Pro Jacket and Baker Bibs are two of Flylow’s versatile, waterproof, breathable hardshells. […]
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Rachel Delacour |
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Atomic Outerwear Review | Ridgeline Ski Jacket & Ski Pant

Ridgeline Jacket.

The Ridgeline jacket and pants are as light, breathable and comfortable as a thin mountaineering soft shell; but are also waterproof, windproof, warm and durable like a heavier resort skiing hard shell. This outerwear combination can handle long hikes, varying temperatures, and heavy wind and precipitation, all in the same day. It is perfect for the skier who hikes, rides lifts and skis hard every day, in every condition. Test: 40 days between Nevados de Chillan, Las Leñas, and Cordon del Plata. Trip reports available HERE and HERE. The Ridgeline 3L Jacket and 2L Pants make use of Pertex Shield+ and Pertex […]
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How To: Maintain Your GORE-TEX® Outerwear

Almost every skier, snowboarder, or outdoor enthusiast owns a piece of outerwear or clothing that is made partly or completely of GORE-TEX®. GORE-TEX® is the leading fabric for waterproof, breathable outdoor wear and is commonly in top quality outerwear across almost every outdoor all weather sport. GORE-TEX® holds a lifetime warranty but what many don’t realize is that the fabric does require some maintenance in […]
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Patagonia Men’s Untracked Jacket Review

Patagonia is one of the largest manufacturers of outdoor recreation clothing providing high quality products to climbers, skiers, fly fishers and more; and the Untracked snow jacket is no exception to the type of quality that can be expected from this well known brand. The Untracked Jacket is a GORE-TEX® hardshell which provides ultimate weatherproofing from rain to snow to sun, and from freezing to warmer temperatures. The three layer GORE-TEX® fabric will keep you dry and ventilated no matter the weather situation. The jacket is intended for ski and snowboard use in the alpine and is designed with a relaxed […]
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Eric Behn |
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