The North Face Reboots Their High Performance Summit Series

Innovation returns to the outdoor apparel and equipment maker with an impressive six layer mountaineering system

In 2000, the R&D department of high performance outdoor brand The North Face launched their first ever Summit Series—pinnacle products engineered for extreme adventurers. Over time, the collection expanded and shifted; some might even say it became diluted. Then, one year ago, it was put on hiatus. Today the line is relaunched with a concentrated focus on technology and materials for a Summit Series focused …

Snow Peak FW15: Camp, Dwell, Transit

The Japanese brand's latest apparel collection is as formidable as their cult camp gear

While Snow Peak has been making high quality outdoor gear for more than fifty years, the Japanese brand is still pretty new at apparel. In fact, their first clothing collection debuted only last fall. Snow Peak really hits its stride, however, with their new FW15 collection under the direction of 28-year-old designer Lisa Yamai, granddaughter of founder Yukio Yamai. Largely unisex, the functional pieces surprise …

Cole Haan + Mountain Hardwear’s ZerøGrand Lifestyle Collection

An unexpected line of apparel and more, predicated on the balance between city style and outdoor empowerment

As long time fans and supporters of Cole Haan, CH continues to be impressed with their unexpected collaborations and the resulting products. And there was definitely an element of surprise to their latest collection: technical outerwear made with the versatile materials pioneered by high-performance brand Mountain Hardwear. While it’s not entirely uncommon for a dress-casual company to partner with an outdoor brand, there’s something more …