A number of resorts, even here in California, opened over the weekend. Ski season is officially here. Below you will find eight apparel essentials for both resort as well as backcountry skiing. For those heading out into the backcountry or even sidecountry, please check out our accompanying backcountry snow safety essentials.
Last night in Denver, Columbia unveiled their Fall 2015 product lineup. In addition to a top of the line Titanium collection, two new product technologies worked their way into outerwear and footwear: Vent + OutDry and TurboDown Wave.
While in Tokyo, I had the opportunity to visit a bunch of different outdoor gear stores—both those owned by individual brands as well as one of the biggest outdoor stores, L-Breath, right near Shinjuku train station. I have always been fascinated by the different styles and products on offer for the Japanese market. There is definitely a closer relationship between urban and outdoor here and much like the Europeans, the Japanese are not afraid of color. Or outrageous mix and match patterns. And fanny packs. So many fanny packs.
During our trip to Ireland last week, Columbia Sportswear walked us through the highlights of the Spring ’15 line. With a new fabric innovation debuting in the PFG collection, a trickle down innovation making its way into the spring rainwear lineup, and an entire group of both performance and lifestyle Vent Series footwear, next spring is looking great for Columbia.
Thanks to Columbia Sportswear, I was able to experience yet another trip of a lifetime,…
Columbia Sportswear announced yesterday the launch of a new sports watch line. The high quality, functional watches will target outdoor enthusiast in the Trail, Water and Travel categories. Columbia teamed up with Texas watch design house Adao Global in order to develop the collection.
