MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Winter 2019

128 ML BLUE WINTER 2019 Arc’teryx Delta LT Jacket The Delta LT Jacket is a true essential. One of the most versatile fleece jackets Arc’teryx has ever designed, it layers easily under a hardshell and delivers effective warmth for little weight. Made from Polartec Classic 100 micro velour small grid, the Delta is highly air permeable, dries quickly and packs small. Arc’teryx (arcteryx.com ) Stockli Laser Series AX Enjoy fresh powder in the morning. Rip turns on groomers in the afternoon. The re-engineered AX with its new FEC adaptive technology makes it all possible. The more pressure you apply in the turns, the smaller the rocker is, and the ski becomes torsionally more rigid. The new Light Core lends the AX even more pop with the same stability. Stockli Canada (stoeckli.ch ) Tecnica Forge Boot The first hiking boot with an in-store, fully customizable fit. Snowshoe, hike and walk to your heart’s content. Vibram sole for extra durability and comfort. Nubuck or synthetic outer, both featuring Gore-Tex. Give us 10 minutes and we’ll give you a few hundred miles. Leslie, Evolution Him & Her, 8 Bruce Street S, Thornbury (evolutionhimandher.ca 519.599.5013) Whitney’s Vintage Wet Hopped Ale The Collingwood Brewery’s Whitney’s Vintage Wet Hopped Ale features fresh hops from Bighead Hops in Meaford and Beaver Valley Gold Honey from The Honey House in Clarksburg. Fruity and refreshing, it is a truly local ale. Available LCBO. Chris, The Collingwood Brewery, 10 Sandford Fleming Rd., Collingwood (705.444.BEER (2337) thecollingwoodbrewery.com) Stormtech Matrix System Jacket (XB-4) Redefining the 3-in-1, the Matrix System Jacket changes with the seasons. An H2XTREME waterproof/ breathable outer shell with articulated elbows allows for a full range of movement and sealed seams ensure the jacket stays watertight. Works in synergy with a lightweight, interchangeable thermal shell liner. Jeff, Stormtech Canada (stormtech.ca ) Merrell Thermo Rogue Tall GTX Insulated with PrimaLoft Gold Eco, plus PrimaLoft Gold Aerogel over the toebox and beneath the foot-bed, the Thermo Rogue protects the areas that lose heat fastest without using bulky insulation. Meanwhile, the Gore-Tex membrane keeps out slush and water. And the sole’s Vibram Arctic Grip Dura will keep you upright. Merrell Canada (merrell.com ) Smith Optics I/O MAG Goggle Featuring a magnetic lens connection that locks your optics into place and releases with the push of a lever, you can hot swap your lenses in a hurry to keep up with the reality of dynamic, rapidly changing light conditions. Spherical ChromaPop lenses offer a wide field of view and clarity across a greater range. AirEvac integration technology to reduce fogging. Squire John’s, 209896 Hwy 26 (squirejohns.com 1.800.303.1334) Maloja CorinaM. Insulated Skirt Insulated skirts for apres wear are a growing trend in the outdoor and snowsports apparel industry. These windproof, water-repellent skirts from Maloja (insulated with Primaloft Silver) are perfect for after a workout, worn over tights or leggings. Maloja also offers insulated shorts, ideal for extra protection under ski pants or over Nordic tights. (malojaclothing.com )