Mountain Hardwear, a leader in high-performance outdoor apparel and gear, is proud to introduce its Spring 2025 collection featuring innovative Broad Spectrum Sun Protection styles and a new Trail Performance Kit designed for adventurers who demand the best in comfort, protection, and performance when outside seeking wilder paths.
We saw a few pieces of apparel at the OMA Winter 2025 show. Dig the new Sunshield Hoody and trick Kor AirShell Hybrid Hooded Jacket.
Sunshield Hoody
Broad Spectrum: Go Broad Spectrum, Block More Rays
From desert treks to alpine pursuits, Mountain Hardwear engineers gear to withstand the elements—and the sun is no exception. Broad Spectrum Protection blocks UVA and UVB rays and is always UPF 50+, built to last for full-spectrum adventure. In May 2024, Mountain Hardwear announced a partnership with the Skin Cancer Foundation to launch new sun protection apparel. This collaboration underscores Mountain Hardwear’s commitment to providing effective sun-protective clothing for outdoor enthusiasts.
Sunshield Hoody
Pushing through fast-paced, sun-drenched days on the open trail is no sweat in the Sunshield Hoody. This super-light, mobile sun shelter combines broad-spectrum protection with plant-based HeiQ Mint anti-odor treatment for a go-to top to keep you feeling and smelling fresh in sweltering conditions. A three-piece hood provides complete coverage for sensitive zones, while its durable stretch fabric offers unrestricted movement through high-effort sections. Whether spending afternoons on exposed rock faces, hiking on less-than-shady trails, or river crossing on a sunny weekend—it’s a no-brainer layer for anything under the sun.
New – Crater Lake 1/2 Zip, Stryder Pants, Canyon Short Sleeve, and Trail Sender Pants
Plus, returning favorites featuring Broad Spectrum, such as:
- Crater Lake Collection
- Stryder Collection
- Canyon Long & Short Sleeve Shirts
- Trail Sender Collection
Kor AirShell Hybrid Hooded Jacket
Introducing the Trail Performance Kit: Long Days, Long Miles
Designed for endurance and athletic efficiency, the new Trail Performance Kit equips outdoor enthusiasts with lightweight, breathable, and packable essentials for conquering serious mileage without sacrificing comfort or protection.
Kor AirShell Hybrid Hooded Jacket
The Kor AirShell Hybrid Hooded Jacket is the ultimate lightweight, packable layer for hot-stepping it across gusty ridges and pulling up to misty morning trailheads. Made with ultralight Pertex Quantum Air fabric for superior weather protection and breathability, this upgrade to our Kor AirShell line adds features like body-mapped weather-proofing in key zones, chest pockets for your all-day essentials, front air vents, and a laminated hood brim for keeping a clear line of sight while you’re on the move. When the goal is going further with confidence, this is your layer.
Other Key pieces include the Lickety Split 20L Pack, Shade Lite Short, and Splitsecond Tee.
Lickety Split 20L Backpack
This lightweight, 20-liter pack was made for taking on technical treks and high-altitude excursions at speed with all-day essentials on your back—so you can zero in on the path forward. Made to minimize bag movement and provide on-the-fly stow options for gear while tackling trails, the Lickety Split 20L Backpack’s patent-pending modular compression system allows for quick and secure zone-focused cinching of individual sections of the bag. Monomesh, pocketed shoulder straps ensure snug, breathable comfort with room for small essentials, while dual drop-in side pockets easily house hydration bottles. Stash a change of clothes in the main compartment, and you’re ready to step into a fast-paced day, banging out miles in the backcountry.
Shade Lite Short
Whether hiking with friends, lazily meandering to the swimming hole, or kicking up dirt on your way to an FKT, the Shade Lite Short is here to live life on the trail to the fullest. This do-it-all outdoor short features light, stretchy, and quick-drying fabric with an elastic drawcord waist to dial in the perfect fit. Car keys and small essentials tuck easily into the center-back mesh pocket when you’re out for a quick jaunt. From mellow shade or toasty sun to shimmering lakes and pine-lined trails, these shorts were made for making moves and getting you where you’re going.
Liz Derstine – Photo courtesy of @brendanpdavis
Mountain Hardwear recently welcomed Liz Derstine, an accomplished long-distance hiker and trail runner, as the newest member of its athlete team—just in time for the launch of the Spring 2025 Trail Performance collection. Liz’s expertise in pushing the limits on the trail perfectly aligns with the Trail Performance Kit’s focus on lightweight, protective, and endurance-driven apparel. Her experience covering long distances with efficiency and speed underscores the importance of gear that enhances mobility, breathability, and comfort, making her the ideal ambassador for Mountain Hardwear’s latest innovations. With Liz on board, the brand continues solidifying its commitment to supporting athletes who demand the best from their gear—mile after mile.
“Whether navigating exposed ridgelines or racing the sun through canyons, the Spring 2025 collection is built to perform in the harshest conditions,” said Mountain Hardwear Brand Manager Cale Meyer. “Our new Broad Spectrum apparel raises the bar for sun protection, while the Trail Performance Kit ensures adventurers can move fast and light.”
Kor AirShell Warm Jacket
Change is good. But changing layers every five minutes? We have better things to do. With a soft airmesh lining on the inside and breathable, abrasion-resistant Pertex Quantum Air stretch fabric on the outside, the Kor AirShell™ Warm Jacket is a dynamic duo of technical performance. The jacket’s active insulation keeps you warm and fends off wind and light moisture while remaining incredibly breathable so that you can keep skiing, running, climbing, or hiking.
The Mountain Hardwear Spring 2025 collection will be available at select retailers and www.mountainhardwear.com.
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