MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Winter 2018

108 ML BLUE WINTER 2018 BLU WAVE TIMBER- TECH CATALINA TOURING SUP Introducing the newly designed Timber- tech Catalina Touring boards, with pine and birch veneers. Compression moulded for optimal strength-to-weight ratio with Kevlar rail and ridge reinforcements. With multiple tie-down points and thread mounts for everything from your GoPro to your fishing rod, the Catalina is the most versatile and best-looking touring board on the market. bluwave.ca FJALLRAVEN BERGTAGEN ECO-SHELL JACKET The Bergtagen Eco-Shell is a pro-grade waterproof, 3-layer jacket for activities above tree line, with an engineered cut for full range of movement. Made from lightweight yet ultra-durable ripstop Eco-Shell in partly recycled polyester with PFC-free DWR treatment. The matching Bergtagen Trouser is relaxed-fit, and also 3-layer, waterproof, and PFC-free. Handy full-length zippers; fully articulated crotch and knees. fjallravencanada.com OBOZ BRIDGER MID WATERPROOF HIKER While the all-leather upper of the Bridger nods to classic hikers of yore, there's nothing old- fashioned about these stats: a pliable, extra comfortable collar; a lightweight TPU forefoot plate that preserves the shoe's integrity (and your feet when the trail gets rocky); B-DRY waterproofing; a lightweight, aggressive outsole. Ready, set, go anywhere. obozfootwear.com FARM TO FEET BIG COTTONWOOD SKI SOCKS The Big Cottonwood features 3D Active Knit Technology in the shin creating a light grid pattern that manages sweat during climbs while providing light padding when arcing turns on the way down. Wool2 toe box has an extra end of merino for more warmth. farmtofeet.com STÖCKLI LASER AX Laser AX Series from Stöckli features Turtle Shell Technology, with adaptive torsional stiffness. Softer at lower speeds, with more edge grip and stability the more you push it. All the precision of a world champion GS ski combined with ease and comfort for variable conditions. stoeckli.ch SMITH QUANTUM HELMET Using Aerocore construction featuring Koroyd technology and Smith’s Exoskeleton design to provide increased protection in side-impact zones, this is the helmet for athletes pushing the limits on snow. The newWayfinder Strap System features Fidlock for easy one-handed on and off. For the most customized fit, the Boa FS360 fit system with a 360˚ halo design is unrivalled. This is head protection with max horsepower. smithoptics.com HELLY HANSEN POINTNORTH JACKET This relaxed-fit freeride jacket serves for intense-cold, long, wide-ranging days. Helly Tech Performance 2L fabric, Primaloft Lux insulation, and mechanical venting ensure warmth with no overheating. The high collar keeps you warm during cold lift rides and protected in blizzards. Primo freeride specific features include: jacket- pant compatible powder skirt, goggle shammy, Recco advanced rescue system, wrist gaitors with thumb hole , internal pockets for goggles and electronics. hellyhansen.com