Storms boiled over Whistler Blackcomb January 2nd thru 4th as photographers scrambled the side-by-side mountains to catch this legendary ski resort deep in mid-winter powder for ArcTeryxs Deep Winter Experience photo challenge. The photographers called in their athletes, did a snow dance or two, and hit the mountain from early dawn to sundown with replica Breitling Aeromarine Super Avenger Men's watch only three days to snap enough for a three-to-five minute slide show that would earn one lucky name $2,000. Twenty-three year-old Jordan Manley (pictured), a self-proclaimed junior photographer in comparison to the Deep Winter Experiences founding institution, Paul Morrison, took home the check on January 5th.
To me, the Outlier clothing line (outlier.cc) seems to take cues from bike-courier culture while adding classic dressy cuts and subdued looks you might see in the world of fashion and design. Performance--breathability, durability, and wearability on a bike -- is there, too. All these traits come together in the companys Classic Merino Hoodie, which, at a sky-high $225, is out of reach for most workaday bikers. Like the companys 4Season OG bike replica Bvlgari watch pants--a $180 product that are essentially performance dress pants--the Merino Hoodie offers a unique hybrid piece that can do double duty in social situations as well as during moderate physical activity, like riding a bike to work.I got a Classic Merino Hoodie to try out for a couple months last year.
Extra touches on the Chrome include front hand-warmer pockets, thumb loops on the cuffs, a key pocket Chopard replica watches on the wrist area, and a large jersey-type cargo pocket with a concealed zipper on back.The Chrome fits tighter than the Outlier and is more performance-minded. But the Outlier has a subtler, higher-end look and doesnt scream bike wear as much as the Chrome piece might. If you can afford it, either of these hoodies is a solid top for cool days in a city, on and off a bike.--Stephen Regenold writes about outdoors gear at .
