The treacherous winds and full-frontal storms exhibited by Mother Nature, is a sure-fire way to challenge any outdoorsmen. It was at least a way for a captain to have a side business. In 1877, Norwegian captain Helly Juell Hansen and his wife Maren Margarethe led an expedition on dry land. Using their firsthand knowledge the husband and wife team used linseed oil to soak coarse linen, developing oilskin jackets, trousers, sou’westers and tarpaulins, perfect for any climate. Ten years, the company left the Paris Expo with an diploma in excellence, and an idea to export their products.

The gear is developed for amateurs and world-class sailors, skiers and adventurers. From jackets to playsuits, Helly Hansen combines extremely classy looks with the best technology to make any climate comfortable. Their development of HH® Warm™ is a baselayer for cold weather, which combines Lifa® Stay-Dry™ Technology and Merino wool. This aids in moisture transport and provides added warm for activities with varied intensities.

One of their many popular gear is Helly Hansen’s 3-Layer System™ made for serious mountaineers and athletes. It is extremely beneficial and technically sound for high-altitude environments and conditions. As the materialization of this system, the Odin collection won the 2008 Red Dot Design Award.

Burton Snowboards, the world’s first snowboard factory, has spent nearly 30 years of commitment to the sport. The owner Jake Burton, was a kid when he rode Poppen’s Snurfer, and decided that in 1977, he would launch the world’s first snowboard factory. It was in Londonberry, Vermont that the factory conquered its early years and experimented in the trade. The second year of business, Burton Snowboards made and marketed classic boards such as the Backhill and Performer.

Burton Snowboards welcomed the snowy 2011 season, with a full line of new products and models. Leading in introductions is the collaboration of Burton Snowboards with leading British fashion designer Paul Smith. The co-design of the 2011 Burton Vapor snowboard stylishly showcases Paul Smith’s signature as well as Burton branding. A black and glossy topsheet, the Vapor pops with a multicolor base. The Vapor is not to be hauled around. Instead, as one of the lightest boards in the air and on the ground, it is designed to be the most responsive when it comes to tearing up the sloped.

Another recent design by Burton includes the TRON: legacy-themed snowboard boots. As a collaboration between Disney Consumer Products and Burton Snowboards, the boot was designed to make the TRON movie come to life. The graphics throughout the boot include a holographic treatment on the upper boot as well as electric orange and aqua color blocking and linear detailing. The futuristic boot is part of the all-new Burton Raptor boot line, and is touted as the best-in-class, on the tech side being he lightest weight Burton men’s boot created as of yet.

Burton Snowboards has flagship stores located in Burlington, Los Angeles, Innsbruck, Tokyo, New York, Chicago, and Orlando, as well as others. As the industry leader, Burton Snowboards will outfit snowboard enthusiasts in all the stylish and technology-savvy gear needed to completely experience the sport.

Rainfall is prevalent in Scotland and in some areas measure around 3,000 mm per year.  With a climate that experiences this much rain and has to navigate around the weather, it was the perfect place for Mr. Henry Lee Norris to call home for his boot making company. It was the year of 1856 that the American entrepreneur with his four workers developed wellington boots.  While not highly regarded on its onset, production increased when the War Office asked Norris’ company to develop a sturdy boot that could withstand flooded trenches for the troops during World War I. After its popularity with WWI and WWII, it became a necessity for everyday workers.

Launched in the United States in 2005, Hunter retailers are now present in nearly 1,000 stores. Hunter’s infamous welly, the original green wellington was made in the winter of 1955, and remains popular among retailers today. Available in men’s, women’s, and kid’s boots traditionally Hunter Boot Ltd. sells ankle-high rain boots for individuals who work hard and play hard.  They also offer a wedge rain boot, a ski collection, equestrian boots, and leather boots.  Pairs can be picked in a variety of colors ranging from fire-engine red to a sleek black. Hunter also offers accessories such as umbrellas, socks, bags, and scarves to compliment the look.

Sally Goldstein and Carolyn Pease co-own Intrigue Salon and lead the team of educated stylists aiming for the highest personal care one can receive. Sally Goldstein received the Matrix Award of Distinction for her work with cutting an coloring.  Carolyn Pease has obtained over 15 years of experience and was one of the first individuals in the area to finalize the Thermal Retexturing Straightening service.

Intrigue Salon offers a variety of services for women, men, boys, and girls.  Besides hair cuts, they also perform conditioning treatments, waxing, and permanent waving.  Clients can receive natural keratin product hair extensions which add body, volume, and high dimension color. Their color station offers a single process, glaze, full highlight, partial highlight, and face frame.  While blow dry is not included in color services, a blow dry station is provided.

Stylists are also educated in CHI and Bio Ionic Thermal Retexturing, a service aimed to transform frizzy or curly hair into straightened and silky hair. Consultations can also be given to anyone who wants a new look, but is not exactly sure what that look should be.

An extremely popular commodity, each timepiece has an individualistic component with ellaborate bands such as tortoiseshell patterns for men and chain bracelets for women. Colors can be decided at the discretion of the buyer; Michael Kors watches are available in bold colors, such as purple, or the classic silver and gold.

Investing in such a watch also guarentees buyers a global guarentee that is valid for days after the date of purchase, in case a watch is defective or a customer is disatisfied.   Known as a reliable product, one of the most popular timepiece in Michael Kors collection is the Chronograph Resin Horn Watch, a striking ladies resin-horn watch bracelet.  Men can revel in the Chronograph Black Polyurethane and Stainless Steel Bracelet in sleek black that is the the epitome of confident sophistication.

His watches can be found at one of the sixty stores in North America, the international stores, or his website.