ML companions and workers have curated a visit GIFT SHED for the folks in your life who love the floor as somewhat so much as you and fall into these classes: Mountain Lifers, Skiers/Snowboarders, Runners/Hikers and Multisport Adventurers.
ML Winter Sport Eco Hoodie
$64.50
Our standard unisex Winter Sport Eco Hoodie is comprised of pure and recycled supplies (80% pure cotton, 20% recycled polyester) and feels mushy and comfy to the contact. With its snug match, entrance pouch pocket, and double-layered hood, the hoodie is a normal streetwear piece that could possibly be styled with numerous appears to be like. Order your subsequent eco-friendly important and lounge in pattern. Furthermore obtainable in a crew youth dimension in Navy and Black.
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ML Waffle Beanie
$32.95
Made with a singular honeycomb-like weave, the ML Waffle Beanie will make it less complicated to keep up heat in your whole exterior adventures. Resulting from an adjustable cuff and versatile knit, it’ll match snugly in your head whilst you’re mountaineering, tenting, rocking errands or simply vibin’ in nature. It’s comprised of no-itch double-layer waffle knit acrylic with a four-top-seam knit. Rejoice the Life you’re keen on with this wear-anywhere beanie obtainable in Camel, Rust, Heather Charcoal, Navy and Black.
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Rab Khroma Tour Infinium Glove
$120
The Khroma Tour Infinium Glove is constructed to satisfy the challenges posed by powder, rock and twine. It makes use of a GORE-TEX INFINIUM WINDSTOPPER shell with an ePTFE membrane and fleece lining for the correct steadiness between versatile weatherproof safety and superior moisture administration. It furthermore decisions Pittards Armortan strengthened leather-based on the palm and thumb with a nimble grip for sensitivity and precision when adjusting bindings, utilizing skins or dealing with traces. Tailored for hardworking self-propelled backcountry ski excursions, it furthermore comes with a pre-curved match, out-sewn seams and adjustable wrist straps for an in depth and agile match.
Stellar Shell Down Jacket
$999
Designed for colder days on the resort and former, the mannequin new Stellar Shell Down Jacket (for women and males) is a flexible combination of utmost safety, 850-fill down insulation and clear styling. Whether or not or not or not you’re heading for sidecountry laps, progressive groomers or some belay obligation, this jacket will protect you heat, snug and guarded in direction of each ingredient. The 2-layer shell is constructed from a mannequin new 100% recycled Japanese nylon material, paired with Dermizax waterproof-breathable expertise. The insulation is premium European goose down, with an unbeatable insulation-to-weight ratio. It’s furthermore water-repellent, so in distinction to untreated down, it could preserve its insulation efficiency when moist. And all of the supplies are PFC-free, RDS-certified, bluesign-certified, 100% recyclable, and present monitor verifiable.
And correct proper right here’s a fast movie from Stellar to get everybody stoked for snow season:
icebreaker Shifter + Crush Hoodie & Pants
$250 – Hoodie
$170 – Pants
Everyone seems to be aware of (or should know) the advantages of high quality merino wool layers on the ski hill, nonetheless these pure fibres ship merely as many advantages in your day-to-day. Made with icebreaker’s distinctive combination of merino wool and terry material, the Shifter/Crush Hoodie and Pants (Shifter is the boys’s model, Crush the ladies’s) ship full-body consolation for at-home leisure, continuously errands and even an prolonged après session while you don’t actually have to keep up all through the boots and snowpants.
And let’s not child ourselves, there are gonna be lounge days over the vacations when getting dressed is relating to the toughest subject it’s advisable to do. And with unfastened cuffs, a drop shoulder sew, a drawstring belt and the overall mushy, delicate, breathable consolation icebreaker Merino is known for, the Shifter Sweatsuit has obtained you coated. (Observe the pants don’t have any as soon as extra pocket in your pockets nonetheless the hoodie—or “kangaroo jumper” as my aunt would say—does have that helpful entrance kangaroo pocket). Bonus parts for sporting a single-colour sweatsuit to the fanciest operate it is attainable you may get away with. And, in any case, each the hoodie and the pants will work as a light-weight moisture-wicking midlayer in your mountain adventures too.
$69.95
After epic days of yo-yoing slopes or dry-tooling crags, your toes crave heat and softness. The Hut Slippers have a tough, DWR-coated Pertex Quantum nylon shell designed to lure air and enhance the effectivity of the unreal insulation they’re filled with. The mushy nylon lining breathes efficiently to care for your toes snug. Plus, the textured TPU anti-slip soles add some traction. Merely slide your toes correct proper right into a cloud of cozy and nestle them on a dreamy footbed. Consideration MEC prospects: On Saturday, November 30, spend $1,200 gearing up on discounted tenting, mountaineering and snowsports gear and snag a $4,000 MEC 407 E-Bike for merely $400 whereas components final!
Peak Effectivity Elevate Hood Liner
$370
Along with a light-weight, packable layer that covers most of your on- and off-mountain wants, the Elevate Hood Liner (for women or males) is the outcomes of a design downside with a so much larger carry out. Not solely has Peak Effectivity decreased material waste all through the manufacturing of the Elevate, nonetheless the design is supposed to spice up repairability. And all of the supplies are 100% recycled. The sturdy ripstop outer material is handled with a PFC-free Sturdy Water Repellent (DWR) end and in addition to presents wind safety, whereas the breathable artificial insulation has an exceptionally excessive warmth-to-weight ratio even in moist circumstances. What’s to not love correct proper right here? All that, and the Elevate was an ISPO Award winner in 2024.
$50
With a effectivity match and unbeatable sturdiness, Smartwool’s latest ski sock boasts graduated compression to extend blood move into and restoration—and assist stop lactic acid buildup and ache all by means of intense classes. Bigger circulation means muscle tissue obtain additional oxygen and dietary nutritional vitamins so that you simply most likely can ski longer. Plus: the sock’s body-mapped mesh zones add breathability, whereas the broader welt means a comfy and safe match.
$240
Agile and light-weight, supportive and all-day cosy, the Kopec Mid GTX (for women or males) is an all-season hiker for assured journey on diversified terrain. Made for day hikes and minimalist multiday treks, its PFAS-free GORE-TEX safety seals out water, slush and snow. The CORDURA mesh larger is sturdy and featherlight, a moulded pad protects your ankle, and the large toe self-discipline provides you room to splay naturally with every footstrike. The twin-density midsole presents cushioning and assist, whereas the Vibram Megagrip outsole and customised lug sample ship a safe grip on the burliest trails.
$150
Whether or not or not or not you’re mountaineering, path working, mountaineering, splitboarding or ski touring, the Versalite Hybrid Fleece Jacket (for women or males) retains your core heat and guarded in direction of chilly winds all by means of your ascents. That choices wind-blocking panels on the doorway, a excessive collar, a chin guard and thumb holes. The jacket—comprised of recycled polyester and bluesign-certified—boasts two zippered chest pockets that obtained’t intrude with pack straps or belts. Positioned on this stretchy and quick-drying fleece as a stand-alone jacket all by means of high-pulse actions or beneath a shell in altering native climate circumstances.
$145 USD
PAKA has pulled out all of the stops to create the mannequin new Mountain Crew—a trail-ready sweater for the ages. With a proprietary knit improvement that enhances stretch and sturdiness, this sweater—comprised of child alpaca, merino wool and recycled nylon—is constructed to deal with no matter nature throws down. Whether or not or not or not you’re trekking by dense forests, scaling crags or making ready dinner over a campfire, the Mountain Crew obtained’t snag or lose its kind. The fabric mix is skinny and light-weight nonetheless heat. And alpaca’s pure thermoregulation—to not degree out moisture-wicking and odour-resistant properties—retains you snug in variable climates. That is the ultimate phrase journey garment on account of it might properly serve for chilly or cool native climate and likewise you’ll by no means overheat; it packs down small and retains its kind; and alpaca fibers embody a keratin protein with pure antibacterial properties, so the sweater requires fewer washes. PAKA will almost definitely offer large Black Friday/Cyber Monday presents correct proper right here.
$159
With quite a lot of adjustability to swimsuit virtually anybody, the midsize Terravia 22L daypack shops your walkabout requirements and encompasses a terribly breathable as soon as extra panel and shoulder straps; further pockets embody externals on the easiest and the doorway. Manufactured from rugged 100% recycled nylon. The pack may be hydration-compatible. And a helpful rain cowl is included.
The Rubber Sole Boot is wearable each indoors and out, and is our favorite aprés footwear. It’s snug each with and with out socks, and constructed extremely efficient with 100% no-itch pure wool and a tough sole of pure rubber. Nanny Glerups began crafting the household’s slippers as soon as extra in 1993, impressed by Denmark’s mushy, heat and sturdy Gotland wool.
Smith 4D MAG Goggle
$390
Check out your zippers and buckle your boots. The vista is obvious and it’s time to drop in. The 4D MAG brings Smith’s widest-ever self-discipline of view and sharpest optics to supply the easiest research on the terrain, so that you simply most likely can nail your line each time. Add fast and simple lens-change tech, and likewise you’ve obtained the one goggle you want for all-conditions driving. Resulting from ChromaPop, the 4D MAG drops you proper right into a so much larger, brighter, sharper world. Accommodates two lenses: a ChromaPop lens put in (numerous tints/shades obtainable) plus a bonus ChromaPop low-light lens.
goggleshell
$24.95
Based totally in 2016 in Whistler by three buddies sick of attending to routinely substitute their costly ski lenses as a result of scratches, gogglesoc is a sort of easy concepts that skiers or snowboarders will be a part of with immediately. Why not cowl your goggles with a stretchy microfibre cowl to guard them when not in use? And why not print superior footage, paintings work, or logos of charities or companies you’re keen on on there to assist present the world who you is more likely to be?
The concept took off, and googlesocs have extended been a go-to Mountain Lifer stocking stuffer or souvenir-for-your-out-of-town associates. Nonetheless the story isn’t over. Evolution by no means sleeps and for winter 2024-25 the mad scientists at gogglesoc are taking factors a step additional with goggleshell, a top-tier backcountry-focused gogglesoc.
What’s the excellence? Constructed to withstand additional impacts and onerous dealing with, goggleshell is comprised of a tough, sturdy, waterproof exterior material that retains snow, sleep, rain, even tomato soup off your lenses whereas an inside mushy microfiber lining ensures they proceed to be shielded from scratches. On prime of that, goggleshell is made out of recycled plastic and is accessible in trendy block colors which will make it easier to stand out from the remainder of the carry line.
goggleshell mustard
goggleshell maroon
goggleshell all through the deep
goggleshell smoke
The goggleshell. All footage: courtesy gogglesoc
gogglesoc Chris Benchetler design
gogglesoc Hayley Stewart design
gogglesoc Wildeyes
gogglesoc Aurora
$144.95
In unisex sizing, the 565 Kids Rustic Brown is the children’ model of the Typical 550. And it’s the indestructible DIY boot each child loves. The detachable footbeds present months additional positioned on as youngsters’ toes develop. And the extremely efficient, grippy polyurethane sole is oil, acid and pure fats resistant. The boot may be obtainable in black, traditional brown and rustic black. And naturally, no darned laces!
$300
Enterprise forth on the coldest days all through the Ellie Puffy Parka on account of its all-enveloping high-loft artificial insulation. The adjustable hood and wrap-around neck present further safety and heat for extended walks in blustery circumstances, whereas the peachy-feel face material and mushy lining add further consolation. Primaloft Black will not be solely a superb thermal insulator nevertheless in addition to resembles down in its lightness and breathability. Nonetheless in distinction to down, it dries rapidly. Plus: the parka’s shell, lining and insulation are all 100% recycled. The DWR coating is PFC-free, and the jacket is a licensed bluesign product.
$149.95
Take a chill, more-elbow-room lifestyle at camp. The Base Camp Deluxe is sufficiently large for 2 folks to share with room to spare, so nobody has to take a seat down on the smoky aspect of the campfire. The sturdy powder-coated metal physique stands as so much as many seasons of use. Twin cup holders protect your bevy shut at hand. And the padded seating space means elevated lounging consolation. The chair is rated as so much as 204 kg (nearly 450 lbs) whole. Encompasses a stuff sack with carry address.
Consideration MEC prospects: On Saturday, November 30, spend $1,200 gearing up on discounted tenting, mountaineering and snowsports gear and snag a $4,000 MEC 407 E-Bike for merely $400 whereas components final!
Shelter Cove, a resupply station on the Pacific Crest Path, was the inspiration for these distinctive restoration sandals. Designed for campers and weekend backpackers, they provide hands-free comfort and rejuvenating consolation for drained toes. The EVA cushioning is plush and supportive for kicking it all through the campsite, whereas the Vibram Megagrip outsole supplies reliable traction for walkabouts.
$99.99
With customizable reminiscence foam fill, the Packable Camp Pillow presents the fitting combination of portability and plush nonetheless purposeful luxurious. Twin-sided temperature administration presents a distinct of two sleeping surfaces on the detachable, washable cowl. Go along with the cosy poly mix material for cold nights, or the cooling, moisture-wicking jersey knit for hotter ones. And the pillow has an inside zipper permitting you to take away or add additional foam so that you simply most likely can customise the firmness. It’s additional snug than our pillows at residence, in order that’s bigger than a journey accent: It’s our new favorite pillow.
$249.99 CAD
Wander wintry streets and summit bigger elevations all through the brand new unisex Coastal Gilltek Vest. The sunshine-weight core insulator provides heat with out bulk with a ripstop establishing to withstand years of harm. Breathable Gilltek—a specific baffle establishing that mimics a fish’s gills—dumps additional warmth all by means of high-intensity missions nonetheless retains factors toasty all by means of relaxation stops. And Orage’s sustainability cred is peerless: the ripstop provides is Oeko-Tex-certified 100% recycled nylon; the DWR is PFC-free. The insulation is Primaloft Gold Energetic (100% recycled polyester); and the Gilltek is Primaloft Thermoplume (100% recycled polyester).
$199
Positioned on the northern finish of British Columbia’s Powder Freeway, Rogers Go serves on account of the gateway to the Northern Selkirks Traverse. This backcountry route decisions excessive glaciated peaks and famend touring zones together with year-round mountaineering challenges. Impressed by this legendary tour, Zeal Optics created the Selkirk Glacier sunglass to care for your eyes protected in pattern. The outsized, plant-based Z-Resin frames (made out of in any case 45% bio-resin) are as rugged as their namesake mountain differ. Detachable aspect panels and a forehead piece present full picture voltaic and ingredient safety, transforming Selkirk from a purposeful glacier data to a cultured life-style sunglass off the path. Zeal’s Ellume Polarized is the world’s first lens made utilizing a plant-based bonding agent. With no compromise in optical readability, have an effect on resistance or safety, this lens is proof that environmental initiatives is not going to be any detriment to the optical expertise.
Photographs: Zeal Optics
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