MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Winter 2018

126 ML BLUE WINTER 2018 Salomon X-PRO 100 The X-Pro 100 offers all the performance features you need without having to fight a too-stiff boot.With a silky 100 flex, this all-mountain boot allows you to venture into deep powder, riff through crud, and slay groomers without ever feeling out of control. Salomon Canada (salomon.com 1 800 223 1763) Naak Bar Montreal-based Naak Bars are made with cricket flour, a sustainable superfood high in complete protein with all essential amino acids, high in calcium, high in iron, high in omega 3 and high in B12 vitamins. Flavours include Go Nuts!, Orange Explosion, and our favourite Banana Delight. Rodolphe, Naak (naakbar.com ) Lenz Heat Sock 3.0 German-made, Bluetooth-controlled Lenz Heat Socks have been tested under the toughest conditions. This high-performance sock boasts a heating element so well integrated, you won’t notice it’s there. Machine washable at 30°C. John, Squire John’s, 209896 Hwy 26 (squirejohns.com 1.800.303.1334) Yaktrax Summit A heavy-duty traction device essential for any winter hike or backcountry excursion. Its 3/8th inch triangular Carbon Steel Spikes bite into packed snow and ice, providing superior grip on sloped terrain. Featuring the patented Boa Closure System. Stephanie, Yaktrax (yaktrax.ca 1.800.663.8613) Tubbs Flex VRT 24 This revolutionary snowshoe is equipped with a shock absorbing flex deck plus aggressive cramp-ons to tackle any trail with ease. The Boa binding is not only simple to use for all ages but is also incredibly secure. Ice or powder, bring it on. Kris, Kamikaze, 470 First Street, Collingwood (kamikazebikes.com 705.446.1234) Slackers Ninja Line Designed with input from actual pro Ninjas, the Ninjaline offers a variety of course set-ups ranging from beginner to advanced. Simply hang it between two healthy trees and go. Jeff, Minds Alive, 57 Hurontario St., Collingwood (mindsalive.ca 705.445.6222)