This year, outdoor retailer winter market was a mixed bag of unique innovations and iterations of existing technologies. Stay dry inside and out with this breathable lightweight waterproof technology. The north face steep series, pro project and new backcountry collections at ispo 2018 duration. For more than 50 years, the north face has made activewear and outdoor sports gear that exceeds your expectations. Getting steep with the north face ape to gentleman. Behind the scenes of the north faces summit series.
Our partner the north face has launched a new series for the winter. The result is awardwinning outerwear that performs in the most demanding winter conditions on earth. Shop the north face futurelight summit series extreme cold weather clothing designed for high alpine conditions. Steep series, snowsports, climb the north face, a vf company. From base layers and mid layers to goretex shell jackets and bibs, the north face steep series is a versatile kit that is ready for any. It is, if you like, the navy seals of outdoor kit honed, focussed and ready to take on anything at a moments notice. The steep series pieces are begging to get out into the backcountry, and the premonition is really quite a fine jacket for big days in. For autumnwinter 2017, the north face have introduced their steep series collection. Developing the pinnacle of innovative outerwear for 50 years. To align the brands mission statement of never stop exploring and extreme sports, we asked tnfs gravitydefying bigmountain athletes to share their favourite gear with us. The new future light fabric from the north face has a little bit of. Please enter your email so we can alert you when the steep patrol futurelight mitts in is back in stock. The steep series does not have its roots in streetwear, though, but in another field dominated by rabid fans. Whether youre going on a throughhike across the appalachian trail, running a mountain stage race, or heading out for a fun day hike, youll need equipment.
One look at the north face fuse brigandine jacket is enough to tell you its a highgrade bit of kit. Ultrathin nanomembrane creates airflow while keeping you dry. The kind of thing youd see james bond wearing in one of those snow scenes where he covers his face with a balaclava or helmet, and then miraculously becomes the worlds best skier. For the most challenging expeditions at high altitude, steep series products are assured to perform with you as you push the outer limits of your sport. For the second instalment of the supreme x the north face fallwinter 2017 drop, the collaboration went full winter mode with a recurring snowy mountain graphic and distinctly icy blackbluewhite. Please enter your email so we can alert you when the snomad 26 in is back in stock. The item new the north face snomad 28 liter steep series ski backcountry backpack is in sale since tuesday, february 19, 2019. Its the kind of jacket that looks like it could easily be sturdy enough to be military issue. The north face asked its athletes that same question, and then started from the ground up creating a totally new, streamlined, and well thoughtout steep series eight pieces ranging from jacket and bibs to. This combines with goretex to create a neverbefore used laminate on engineered woven materials in a. Steep series apparel shoes accessories equipment camp shop all camp. Whether its highalpine climbing or ski mountaineering that gets you goingknow that the gear offered through the north faces steep series provides the utmost weather protection with a fit designed to match your body in motion, in turn providing you the confidence to explore.
Whether big wall, alpine or expedition climbing our pinnacle summit series is engineered for long days in harsh conditions where every detail matters. Ultrathin nanomembrane creates airflow while keeping you dry inside and out. An example of these technologies is the especially constructed 3layer goretex pro material, making steep products extremely wind and. A collection of gear designed to keep climbers protected and comfortable in the harshest locations in the most extreme conditions.
The north face summit series is, in broad terms, intended to be the best of the best of technical mountain clothing and equipment. The north face steep series backcountry skiing canada. The bronze mist colorway tested looked sharp and should pair nicely with a variety of jacket colors. Working alongside schmidt, the north face created steep tech, the firstever athleteinspired skiwear line. Buy the north face womens shellista ii tall boot and other shoes at.
Our most technical snow gear is engineered from the ground up in partnership with our athletesthis is one snow kit for any mission. Outdoor clothing, equipment and footwear the north face. For the reasonable price point, this pant packs a variety of features that are worth shaking a leg aboutsee twolayer goretex protection, insulated phone. The greatest focus behind the steep series collection was. This backpack has very highquality zippers and i do not see them breaking during its lifetime. The collection comes with the latest technologies to equip wearers for the challenge of steep slopes. The north face launched the summit series in 2000 but decided it needed refining after it ended up being a very large offering of product that was being used to help segment the market as opposed to meet climbers needs, as thenvice president for global product joe vernachio put it to cool hunting in 2015, when the company relaunched a radically streamlined summit series. This showreel features some of our favorite moments from our recent projects.
Shop the north face canada futurelight steep series products designed for backcountry treks. The north face designed the steep series with a purposedriven mentality and feedback from top athletes like johnny and angel. In the mid90s, scot schmidt was to powder what michael jordan was to hardwood. The north face respirator jacket 20172018 freeskier. Updates to the north face steep series powder magazine. Discover the north face summit series with futurelight. Shop the north face futurelight steep series products designed for backcountry treks. The line is made up of winter sports clothing for descents and many other uses. The premonition is a member of the north faces steep series.
Jackets and gear by the north face are designed to meet a variety of needs. The steep series from the north face keller sports guide. Whether its highalpine climbing or ski mountaineering that gets you goingknow that the gear offered through the north faces steep series provides the utmost weather protection with a fit designed to match your body in motion, in. Introducing the north face summit series with futurelight collection the worlds finest alpine equipment. The north face europe steep series 2017 art direction and design for the steep series digital campaign for the north face europe. The steep series is intended to compliment the proven and popular summit series, but with a focus on the demands of the next generation of big mountain riders. The steep series from the north face keller sports. Find warm jackets from the north face, arcteryx, patagonia and more. Working closely with our athletes, putting every item to the test, we were able to streamline steep series to the. The steep series mission kit is a collection of nine integrated pieces that sets a new standard in performance and protection. What north face jackets are suitable for cold weather.
Looking closer at the north face recon, some of the minor features that i have grown to appreciate are the zippers, side mesh pockets, front pouch, and the organization offered on the inside. Stepts network of directors, dps, and producers create content for the worlds greatest agencies, brands, and artists. The steep series is a performanceoriented line that is targeted a price point lower than their pricey but, admittedly, remarkable summit series. The north face has always been raising the bar for technical outerwear since 1968 and with the launch of the new steep series they are taking direct aim at producing the most functional and durable products for the challenges of the big mountain environment. New the north face snomad 28 liter steep series ski.
A standout feature is the addition of fuseform, a technology that uses a weaving process to blend thicker, moredurable threads with lighter, lowerdensity fibers in highwear zones, reducing overall weight. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. The north faces steep series collection consists of durable, technical gear designed to perform in the most. Shop now and never stop exploring the north face australia. View kyle parkers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Technical mountain wear, expedition standard equipment and premium active wear from the north face. Working closely with our athletes, putting every item to the test, we were able to streamline steep series to the bare necessities, while integrating stateoftheart fabrics to transcend every descent. No matter which style you choose, the north face steep series will help you to perform when you are hitting it hard. Breathable insulation was an overarching trend that carried on from the past two shows, as was fashionforward technical gear built to transition seamlessly between urban and outdoor.