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Top 5 Sustainable Clothing Brands

Apr 12, 2021 2:27:00 PM

Sustainable Clothing Brands. Photo Credit: Zach Walbridge.

When looking for the perfect activewear piece, there is a lot to think about. Is it moisture wicking? Is it comfortable? How does it fit? Can it be worn on many different adventures and seasons? Is it high quality and long lasting? And finally, is it sustainable? Sustainability has quickly come to the forefront and now more than ever is a major factor people consider when making buying decisions. At Skirack, we take all these questions into consideration when carefully curating our collections each season. We work closely with our trusted brands and dive a little deeper into what sustainability means, asking: who made it, how is it made, where are the materials sourced, and what is it made up of?

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Splitboarding through the Bolton Valley backcountry. Photo Credit: Brennan Guerriere.

I remember setting down my first ever skin track in the shadow of Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine. We rode the King Pine lift up to the ridge that connects over to Burnt Mountain via a trail called Golden Road. From here, we transitioned our splitboards into touring mode and set out along the ridgeline. This first transition for me was unlike anything my normal snowboarding career had prepared me for. Moving my bindings around. Applying skins to my splitboard?! Riding skis?! I probably spent a solid 20 minutes on this first “transition”. That was 5 years ago, and since then I have dialed in my transition time and general skills as a backcountry traveler.

Here are 6 areas of focus to help you get more confident and efficient as a splitboarder:

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Vermont Trailwear Welcomes Kye Petersen and New Ski Film Numinous on Saturday, January 13th

Vermont Trailwear welcomes Patagonia Snow ambassador Kye Petersen and his new ski film Numinous to Waterbury Center on Saturday, January 13th, 2018.

Numinous explores the relationships and connections to the natural world necessary to safely dance with mountain faces covered in snow. Shot exclusively in British Columbia, this film follows Patagonia ski ambassador Kye Petersen and a cadre of fellow snowsliders into the heart of some of the most aesthetic and demanding landscapes around. Snacks and drinks are also on us at this free event. Doors 6:30pm, Film 7:00pm. Join us!

Vermont Trailwear is located at 2653 Waterbury Stowe Road in Waterbury Center, Vermont and is locally owned and operated by Skirack of Burlington, Vermont. Backed by brands like Patagonia, Darn Tough Socks and Skida, Vermont Trailwear offers a diverse selection of high quality product for hitting any trail.

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