Over the years, Quiksilver’s also stacked up a team with some pretty sick riders, including multi-talent Austen Sweetin and young gun, Miles Fallon. We sat down with the two to find out what makes the ‘High Altitude’ line stand out and why they’re both so stoked on it.

Made to match the energy levels of Miles, the Forever jacket is both durable and good looking. By adding a Gore-tex membrane to it, Quiksilver ensures the jacket’s ability to keep water at bay whilst also adding its breathability. This’ll come in handy when you’re moving around a lot. Made out of recycled polyester fabric, the jacket is also very stretchy – which gives you “maximum tweakage” as Miles puts it.

“It’s not only about the tech with the Forever jacket – it also looks dope”

It’s not only about the tech with the Forever jacket – it also looks dope. According to Mr Fallon himself, “If you look good, you feel good, and if you feel good you ride good”.

Quiksilver is also big on pushing for a more sustainable future. For 20/21, 95% of their mountain wear is made with eco-friendly manufacturing processes and materials, with both the Forever and Dome jackets being part of this 95%. In the making of the Forever jacket, Quiksilver’s used 100% Recycled Polyester while for the insulation of the Dome jacket they’ve gone for an Eco Insulation option that’s been made from recycled PET bottles.

“Quiksilver is also big on pushing for a more sustainable future. For 20/21, 95% of their mountain wear is made with eco-friendly manufacturing processes and materials”

“Quiksilver’s outerwear line has been made out of recycled materials for a couple of years now and they really started promoting it this year which I think is awesome”, Austen says.

“There aren’t too many outerwear companies out there that are taking initiative to try and use recycled fabric or, in Quiksilver’s case, take all the plastic water bottles and turn them into sick outerwear. Knowing that your outerwear is making a bit of an impact on helping the environment is a good feeling.”

Quiksilver’s also introduced a pair of snow pants to the new ‘High Altitude’ collection, the Beater Pants. “By adding the scrunchy bottom to the pants, they’ve given it a little bit of street feel”, as Austen puts it, referring to the added detail on the street-inspired pants.

The line’s signature retro pattern can also be spotted in small details on the pants, like the belt – something that gives them a nice unique touch. On top of the rad look, the pants also rank pretty high on the waterproofing/breathability scale – up at 15K/10K.

Comfort is key when it comes to snowboarding. Both Austen and Miles are super stoked on the jackets, and they find the ‘High Altitude’ fleeces “dope”.

Miles, in particular, is a big fan of their comfort. “I really like the polo fleeces, they’re really comfortable. And they look great, they’re super warm and they’re nice under the jacket. You can wear it snowboarding or just out in the street,” he says.

“It’s soft and cosy, it’s super warm, and it just makes you feel good in the soul”

Backing up his fellow team rider, Austen is sold on the Soul Power Fleece. “I don’t know what they do but I swear they’re so soft. It’s insane! It’s soft and cosy, it’s super warm, and it just makes you feel good in the soul,” he tells us.

We also wanted to hear what the boys thought made the whole collection stand out from what else is on the market.

“I think it [the High Altitude collection] is so special because it’s a great looking line of outerwear while being environmentally conscious, which is sick,” says Miles. “It’s just dope, and more companies should do that”.

“I think that’s the beauty of the line, it’s for everyone”

Austen found the versatility of the collection to be one of the key points of it. “It’s very stylish and street trendy focused but it also has the technicality for you to go and ride powder. I think that’s the beauty of the line, it’s for everyone,” he says. “Whatever your higher altitude of living, how you want to show the best form of yourself, whether it is in a resort, in your backyard, in rail, in the streets, in the backcountry, it’s for everyone. And it’s environmentally friendly which is awesome.”

Quiksilver’s nailed it with the new ‘High Altitude’ collection. It’s versatile, it’s high quality, it looks sick, it’s taken mother nature into consideration, and it’s made Austen and Miles stoked too. What more could we ask for?

Find the whole Quiksilver ‘High Altitude’ Collection here!