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November 2, 2009 - New garments in the shops

New products have found their way to the shelves in 66°North's shops in the past few weeks. This comes with the fall season and the reaction has been great. The garments of 66°North are based on a long standing tradition and the brand is thus very well known. People have also shown great interest and the internatio… Read on

November 2, 2009 - DSV Aktive features 66°North

The newest issue of the German magazine DSV Aktive features the presentation of our Vatnajokull jacket., More Read on

October 23, 2009 - Outside Magazine features 66°North

The newest issue of the US magazine Outside – Buyer’s Guide features the testing of 293 winter outdoor products. The first product mentioned in this extensive testing is the Glymur Softshell pants from 66°North., More Read on

October 12, 2009 - Exbetition grant of 66°North

Every year, 66°North gives out two expedition grants worth 500,000 ISK each to individuals or groups. The grants are both clothes for the expedition, and money up to 200,000 ISK., More Read on

October 5, 2009 - The start of your film career

66°North's Video Contest is now going strong in Iceland's elementary schools. The company is setting this up but the idea comes from Mr. Sigurjon Sighvatsson, a successful Hollywood film maker and owner of 66°North. He wanted to give children with interest in the medium of film and video the chance to put their… Read on

September 16, 2009 - Thorsmork Parka hits the stores

The ever popular Parka coats are now available in the stores. The demand for these garments has been high and not without reason. They are warm and comfortable with goose down and feather filling., More Read on

August 27, 2009 - Liz Hayes covers Iceland in a 66°North wintercoat

The Australian version of the television news show 60 Minutes covered the situation in Iceland in a recent program. The presenter Liz Hayes went to Iceland to inquire about the matter and interviewed a few leaders and opinion makers in Icelandic society., More Read on

August 13, 2009 - A light jacket that surprises

Just recently a new line of coats that are named Langjokull entered the stores of 66°North. These are light jackets for men and women that are filled with PrimaLoft® insulation. Last fall, 66°North became the first among Icelandic outdoor wear companies to use PrimaLoft® insulation, when jackets named Vatna… Read on

August 11, 2009 - 66°North to award expedition grants

It’s no surprise adventurers are drawn to 66°North when seeking support for their expeditions. 66°North never hesitates to help when it can. Marta Gudjonsdottir’s commendable trek across the Greenland Glacier in support of the Icelandic Cancer Society, Leifur Arnar Svavarsson’s climb of Mt. Cho Oyu and ot… Read on

August 10, 2009 - Richard Hammond wears the Vindur jacket

Richard Hammond, one of the presenter-trio of the world popular TV car show Top Gear in Britain, is certainly one who values the garments of 66°North. In the two first episodes of the new series of Top Gear he wore a jacket that is named Vindur, or wind in English, which is a wind tight woolen jacket with a fleece lini… Read on