Off Piste: Valhalla

Sweetgrass Productions' feature length ski film uses a philosophical narrative and stunning cinematography to tell a tale of finding freedom

A story above all else, “Valhalla” tells of one man’s search for freedom—in life and on two planks. Unconventional in their approach to ski and snowboard filmmaking, Sweetgrass Productions created the feature-length film with a deeply philosophical narrative and stunning cinematography to capture the imagination of the viewer—whether they be a skier, snowboarder or someone who’s never known the feeling of sliding down a snow-covered …

Poler + Castelli

Portland's premier "outdoor stuff" brand teams up with the Italian cycling clothier for a limited-edition furry camo cycling kit

While Poler‘s reputation may lead many to believe they are strictly creators of “camp vibes,” their latest collaboration with performance cycling attire brand Castelli proves Poler’s interests relate to all things outdoors. The limited edition cycling kit—previously exclusively donned by Poler’s cylcocross team—features Poler’s signature “furry camo” print with all the high performance tech Castelli is known for. Considering Castelli’s progressive approach to marketing—backing Manual …

Topo Designs Mountain Pants

The Colorado outdoor attire brand introduces a full-length version of their well-loved cotton ripstop shorts

When Topo Designs dropped their Mountain Shorts a few months back, CH was on the horn with Topo co-founder Mark Hansen in seconds. And after a summer of wear—most recently on the Trans-America Trail—they are hard to beat. Needless to say, CH staffers were excited to see the Colorado-based brand introduce a longer version of the favorite shorts earlier this week. Made of lightweight 100% …