{"id":10049,"date":"2019-01-09T17:10:29","date_gmt":"2019-01-09T22:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinglifeblog.ca\/?p=10049"},"modified":"2019-01-09T17:45:33","modified_gmt":"2019-01-09T22:45:33","slug":"the-2019-essentials-guide-for-the-outdoor-lover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/the-2019-essentials-guide-for-the-outdoor-lover\/","title":{"rendered":"The Essential Guide For The Outdoor Lover"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nothing beats being toastier on the chairlift, cozier in the cabin and comfier on the trail. This winter\u2019s Farmers Almanac forecast predicts cold and snowy, so get yourself and friends the gift of warmth and enjoy more happy times outside.<\/p>\n

All the cool kids are doing it<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s all the rage; water resistent, puffy warmth. Wear the Helly Hansen Lifa Loft Hooded Insulator Jacket under your outer-layer for frosty times and on its own for brighter days on the slopes. Remember, it\u2019s totally sweet to show your snow-sliding love by cheering on the kids of Alpine Canada, at ski racing favourites like Nakiska, Blue Mountain<\/a><\/u>or Mont Sainte Anne<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

Snow sticks to get <\/strong><\/h4>\n

When only the best ski will do. Rossignols Soul 7 HD, that one that does it all. An all-mountain charger, powder pleaser that even slays mixed conditions. When others head in, you get more sliding time on these all-conditions masters. Can you hear Fernie or Kicking Horse calling? Create your own snow dreams with these babies here.<\/p>\n

Warmth next to your skin <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Wipe moisture away, yup, perfect for that early morning stride \u2013 city or trail \u2013 but double the love with Icebreaker\u2019s Oasis Deluxe Raglan series. The magic of merino wool makes a ski day\u2019s sweet base layer. Head out into Whistler Village, cool is in when you\u2019re warm. Don\u2019t forget your base layer sets the tone; whether it\u2019s heli ski days with Purcell Heli Skiing<\/a><\/u>, week-long powder bliss with Great Canadian Heli Skiing<\/a><\/u>, or half day post-workday groomers at Horseshoe Resort<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

Camp cozy<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Tackle the tough stuff with a friend. The North Face Campshire series has you covered in dreamy sherpa wool fleece, making kick back time, forest walks, craft beer time and game time all that much easier. Try a chic mountain cabin in the woods like Lush Mountain Accommodations<\/a><\/u>at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort<\/a><\/u>, which has some of Canada\u2019s finest ready for you.<\/p>\n

Essential <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Everyone wants warm fingers. Black Diamond Spark gloves, designed by mountain climbing experts, get you room for needed dexterity while lapping in the backcountry, or slaying the front-side. But most importantly, the design and material keeps your hands warm and dry. Go guided, try Boulder Hut Adventures<\/a><\/u>in Kimberley, B.C. and Assiniboine <\/a><\/u>Lodge<\/a><\/u>, both backcountry classics.<\/p>\n