2008-09 Yukon Anoraks

2008-09 Yukon Anoraks
© Richard Hartmier
S K O O K U M
[skoo-kuh m] is a First Nation
word meaning Powerful,
Strong & Impressive and
Skookum Brand™ is an
innovative meld of modern and
traditional materials and
designs.
It’s natural for Canadians to
define Power through the
acceptance of responsibility,
and Strength through the
understanding and integration
of our diverse cultures.
YUKON ANORAK
Skookum Brand™ anoraks have been designed for people who live in
Canada and in the higher latitudes worldwide, who want to look good and
truly enjoy winter temperatures -- not just survive them.
The Skookum Brand™ anorak is an innovative and award winning luxury
outerwear jacket that is a meld of modern and traditional materials and
design -- inspired by centuries-old Inuit design.
Every northerner knows that the secret to staying warm is staying dry -- the
secret behind the Skookum Brand™ anorak is that it doesn’t just rely on
high-tech breathable fabrics, it works by actively venting moisture by design.
Unlike other bulky industrial parkas that are really only good at extreme cold
temperatures, Skookum Brand™ anoraks are versatile in many temperature
ranges, they are lightweight, stylish, and above all – they are distinctly
Canadian.
© Audrey Levesque
ACTIVE VENTING
Ultimately, the challenge for cold weather clothing is to overcome condensation which
forms on inside layers as a result of perspiration in cold outside temperatures. The
amount of moisture an active person expires during heavy activity can be measured in
litres per hour. If that moisture-laden air doesn’t vent before condensing, cold weather
clothing quickly loses its insulation value. Most modern-day garments claim to overcome
this with high-tech "breathable" fabrics; and as every northerner knows, these claims are
only partially true.
Skookum Brand™ anoraks don’t just rely on high-tech breathable fabrics, they are
designed to actively vent moisture by design. During warm or active periods, Skookum
Brand™ anoraks can be adjusted to pump out moisture-laden air before it condenses,
with normal body movements almost like a bellows. During cold or inactive periods the
anorak can be adjusted to trap and conserve essential body heat.
© Richard Hartmier
IVVAVIK NATIONAL PARK
Northern Yukon's climate can be harsh, with average temperatures so cold that the
majority of the ground in Ivvavik National Park is permanently frozen.
Pullover style (400),
Brushfire Red, Wolverine (Gulo gulo) fur
Full-zip style (450),
Yukon Rose, Wolf (Canis lupus) fur
IVVAVIK
The original innovative and award winning Yukon Anorak, the “Skookum Classic” has
been tested in some of the world’s most challenging cold weather environments, like
the Iditarod, the Yukon Quest, the Yukon Arctic Ultra, and even the British Antarctic
Survey.
Named after the first national park in Canada that was created as a result of a First
Nation’s land claim agreement and an area that protects a portion of the Porcupine
caribou herd’s calving grounds. In the language of the Inuvialuit, “Ivvavik” means a
place for giving birth, or a nursery.
I V VAV I K :
Bushfire Red
Deep Lake Blue
Rucksack
Canvas
Ideal for those that require
versatility, the light weight
anorak is constructed with
an adjustable fleece-lined
hood and a functional fur
ruff that is removable for
laundering,
fleece-lined
hand warming pockets
with iPod holster and
through-pocket grommet
for internal wiring, a
zippered
front-loading
cargo pocket, reinforced
elbows, shoulders and
stitching, an inner wind
flap
and
adjustable
drawstring waist to trap or
vent heat & moisture,
Powerstretch®
wrist
gaiters and adjustable
cuffs, high visibility 3M
reflective tape and piping,
Polartec
Classic
200
fleece lining, and, full
two-way underarm zips to
regulate
heat/moisture
during
the
heaviest
activity.
Ivvavik Model
available in a Pullover (400)
& Full-Zip Style (450), Mens
& Womens Sizing, and in all
colours
Old Spruce
Muskox Brown
Festival Purple
Glacier Blue
*colours may not be exactly as shown.
Aurora Borealis
Fireweed Pink
Yukon Rose
Boreal Black
© Richard Hartmier
VUNTUT NATIONAL PARK
The Porcupine Caribou herd, found throughout Vuntut National Park at various times of the
year, has a population of over 112,000 animals and is the largest caribou herd in North America.
Full-zip style (405),
Rucksack, Coyote (Canis latrans) fur
Pullover style (455),
Festival Purple, Wolverine (Gulo gulo) fur
VUNTUT
Based on the original Yukon Anorak, the Vuntut model has been streamlined to make
it more stealth.
Named after the Vuntut National Park that was established in 1995 after finalizing the
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation's land claims agreement, the area borders the Ivvavik
National Park to the north, the Arctic Wildlife Refuge to the west, and the Old Crow
River to the south. In the Gwitchin language, “Vuntut” means among the lakes.
Bushfire Red
Deep Lake Blue
Rucksack
Boreal Black
Old Spruce
Muskox Brown
Canvas
V U N T U T:
Popular with our more
urban clientele, this light
weight and streamlined
version is constructed with
an adjustable fleece-lined
hood and a functional fur
ruff that is removable for
laundering,
fleece-lined
hand warming pockets
with iPod holster and
through-pocket grommet
for internal wiring, an
inside zippered breast
pocket, an inner wind flap
and adjustable drawstring
waist to trap or vent heat &
moisture, Powerstretch®
wrist gaiters and adjustable cuffs, high visibility
3M reflective tape on back
only, Polartec® Classic
200 fleece lining, and, full
two-way underarm zips to
regulate
heat/moisture
during the heaviest activity. Vuntut Model available
in a Pullover (405) & FullZip Style (455), Mens &
Womens Sizing, and in all
colours.
*colours may not be exactly as shown.
Aurora Borealis
Fireweed Pink
Yukon Rose
Glacier Blue
Festival Purple
© Richard Hartmier
KUSAWA TERRITORIAL PARK
The Kusawa Region's melting snowfields have opened a window to the past as
archaeologists and palaeontologists discover signs of ancient caribou herds and
artifacts left by the people who once hunted them.
Full-zip style (475),
Muskox Brown, Coyote (Canis latrans) fur
Pullover style (485),
Aurora Borealis, Wolf (Canis lupus) fur
KUSAWA
Based on the original Yukon Anorak, the shorter Kusawa model has been streamlined
and cropped for activity.
Named after the Kusawa Territorial Park which is identified in the Carcross/Tagish and
Kwanlin Dun First Nation Final Agreements. Although not yet finalized, the objectives
of Kusawa Territorial Park include protecting a natural area of importance and cultural
significance in the Yukon-Stikine Highlands, Ruby Ranges, and Yukon Southern
Lakes eco-regions.
Bushfire Red
Deep Lake Blue
Rucksack
Canvas
Old Spruce
Muskox Brown
Boreal Black
*colours may not be exactly as shown.
KUSAWA:
Popular with our more
active clientele, the light
weight and shorter version
is constructed with an
adjustable
fleece-lined
hood and a functional fur
ruff that is removable for
laundering,
fleece-lined
hand warming pockets
with iPod holster and
through-pocket grommet
for internal wiring, an
inside zippered breast
pocket, an inner wind flap
and adjustable drawstring
waist to trap or vent heat &
moisture, Powerstretch®
wrist gaiters and adjustable cuffs, high visibility
3M reflective tape on back
only, Polartec Classic 200
fleece lining, and, full
two-way underarm zips to
regulate
heat/moisture
during
the
heaviest
activity. Kusawa Model
available in a Pullover
(485) & Full-Zip Style
(475), Mens & Womens
Sizing, and in all colours.
Festival Purple
Fireweed Pink
Yukon Rose
Glacier Blue
Aurora Borealis
COLOUR
SKOOKUM SIZING
UNISEX/MEN (inch/cm)
SML MED LRG
chest 39/99
41/104 43/109
arms 33/84
34/86
35/89
XLG
2XL
47/119
51/130
36/91
37/94
Tall - add 2”/5cm to arm length and overall length
Short - subtract 1.5”/3.8cm from arm lenght and overall
length
WOMEN (inch/cm)
XSM SML
MED
LRG
XLG
(2-4)
(6-8)
(10-12) (14-16) (18-20)
chest 33/84
37/94
39/99
41/104 43/109
arms 30/76
31/79
32/81
33/84
34/86
Tall - add 1.5”/3.8 to arm length and overall length
Petit - subtract 1”/2.5 from arm lenght and overall length
*** Please note: No refunds or exchanges on custom orders
in Tall sizing.
Bushfire Red
Deep Lake Blue
Rucksack
Canvas
Old Spruce
Muskox Brown
Boreal Black
FUR
Wolverine,
Gulo gulo
Wolf,
Canis lupus
Arctic Fox,
Alopex lagopus
Coyote,
Canis latrans
Aurora Borealis
Fireweed Pink
Yukon Rose
Glacier Blue
Festival Purple
*colours may not be exactly as shown.
P R O D U C T
R E G I S T R AT I O N
We believe we have developed
the world’s best cold weather gear
and we stand by our products. We
guarantee this by providing a
lifetime warranty on stitching and
defects. Product Registration will
ensure that we repair, replace, or
exchange your garment to uphold
our integrity. Please go to
www.skookumbrand.com and
register your garment.
We produce Skookum Brand™ Yukon Anoraks in the Canada’s
Yukon Territory in purposely
limited numbers to maintain the
highest quality standards. Each
anorak is custom made in the
north and marked with an
individual product registration
number, certifying its authenticity.
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The responsible use of fur, by definition,
means using the highest humane harvesting
standards, managing fur bearing animals
with principles of conservation biology, and
generally demonstrating the utmost care &
respect for wild animals and their habitats.
All of which is why we exclusively use
Genuine MacKenzie Valley Furs and furs
from the Yukon Soft Gold programs.
We live in the north where many aboriginal
people harvest fur in a sustainable manner
for subsistence purposes. We believe that
fur harvesters are Stewards of the land that
share values with other conservationists,
and this is aided by their vested interest in
wildlife habitat.
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Harvesting fur sustainably requires the
preservation of wilderness habitat and to put
our money where are mouth is, we are
directing a significant portion of our profits
towards the conservation of wildlife habitat.
Skookum Brand™ is made in Canada’s Yukon Territory by Northern Garments Inc.
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Cover photo: Mt. Logan © Richard Hartmier
© 2008, Northern Garments Inc.
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Northern Garments Inc.
Bag Service 1000 Dawson City, Yukon CANADA Y0B-1G0
867-993-6101 | CA No. 50845 | www.northerngarments.com
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NGI is founded on principles of design integrity, quality workmanship, and, sustainable &
respectful resource use. Within these parameters it makes clothing and accessories from
the north, for the north.