World-renowned snowboarder Xavier De Le Rue knows all about big mountain adventure and the urgency of global warming. That's why it's no surprise that he's teamed up with The North Face for a new collection of technical ski and snowboarding gear that's been designed with circularity in mind. The brand worked on the line alongside the three-time Freeride World Tour champion, his snowboard film star younger brother Victor and his freeride prodigy daughter Mila for what they're calling an "industry-leading" line designed to maximize exploration without sacrificing style this winter.
The accomplished family was involved in designing the products from conceptualization to testing prototypes in extreme conditions, which we've no doubt was their favorite part of the collaboration. Named after the giant iceberg in the South Atlantic that broke up beginning in 2017, the A68-A collection features some of TNF's latest technical innovations. For those sub-zero the award-winning Triple Baffle insulation helps prevent cold spots in the for rugged insulation in extreme conditions.
When it's sloppy out, the and use DryVent technology to seal out moisture. For your first layer, the and are kitted out with DotKnit technology which whisks sweat away from your skin to keep you warm and dry when you're your favorite backcountry slope. The -based De Le Rues took the gear to Antarctica and got stuck into testing it on some glaciers and serious-looking ice cliffs as well as across Europe and seem sa.
