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Hypebeast
6 days ago
- Hypebeast
66°North Launches Limited-Edition "99‑Year Capsule" Collection
Summary: Icelandic cold-weather outfitter66°Northhas been around foralmost 100 years. To mark its 99th anniversary this year, the brand is launching a special '99-Year Capsule' collection with eight carefully curated pieces – including two of its most iconic jackets, the Snæfell and Vatnajökull, each of which is limited to just 99 units worldwide. The brand is also flipping its logo for the first time, turning 66 into 99 to mark the occasion – it would have been rude not to, really. At the core of the collection are the aforementioned Snæfell and Vatnajökull jackets, both long time staples in 66°North's lineup. The Vatnajökull has been reimagined in mostly black with red stitch detailing throughout, and features a reinforced visor with an updated hood that has 'Since 1926' embroidered on its peak. Built withPolartec'sPower Shield Pro Softshell, the jacket is lightweight and breathable and suitable for various weather conditions including light rain. The 99th anniversary Snæfell, however, arrives in two color options – 'Walrus' and 'Black'. Constructed from Polartec's NeoShell fabric, the shell jacket is both wind and waterproof 'up to 10,000 mm' and features an adjustable swivel hood that 'follows' your head to 'keep your peripheral vision clear' as you move. Additionally, the collection includes a updated version of 66°North's Dyngja hoodie and a t-shirt, both available in either 'Walrus' or 'Black.' The brand has also given its Snæfell trousers the '99' treatment, which arrive in all black with anniversary branding. 66°North has built a loyal following in Iceland over the course of a century outfitting the local population. Naturally, the brand enlisted hometown photographerAnna Maggyfor its '99-Year Capsule' campaign, with Reykjavík locals filling in for models to show 'real people in real moments' – something the brand calls a 'tribute to the generations who have worn 66°North through nearly a century of Icelandic weather and change.' The 66°North '99-Year Capsule' is available now at the brand'swebsite.
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Travel + Leisure
21-06-2025
- Travel + Leisure
This Tour Takes You Into Part of Europe's Largest Glacier That Most Visitors Don't Get to See
In the southeast corner of Iceland, black volcanic sand gives way to the gleaming expanse of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Each year, throngs of visitors strap on crampons to experience the icy wilderness firsthand, and the well-trodden paths can sometimes feel more crowded than remote—but that may soon change. On June 15, Iceland's largest tour operator Arctic Adventures unveiled a new route through Vatnajökull's frozen interior—a path known only to its local guides. Sited far from the familiar trails, the tour, dubbed 'Crevasse Labyrinth: A Glacier Maze in Skaftafell,' leads small groups through a maze of narrow crevasses, towering ice walls, and glowing blue ice passages. It is an untouched and rarely seen world that's been shaped by centuries of shifting ice. The four-hour excursion ventures deep into parts of Vatnajökull that most visitors only get to see from afar. On this newly scouted route, travelers step directly into the glacier's frozen architecture, hiking along a serpentine path carved by time and through crevasses that rise like icy canyons. Open year-round, including during the depths of Icelandic winter, the Crevasse Labyrinth runs twice daily from Skaftafell, a nature reserve on the south side of the glacier that serves as a gateway to Vatnajökull National Park. Led by an English-speaking guide, the small-group tour includes access to all the necessary glacier gear (helmets, crampons, and ice axes) you'll need. The tour also has a strict 12-to-1 guest-to-guide ratio to ensure an intimate, immersive experience. Arctic Adventures limits departures to just two per day, one at 9:20 a.m. and another at 1:40 p.m., to eliminate the chance of overlapping groups. Despite the dramatic and sometimes dangerous terrain, the hike is classified as easy and beginner-friendly, and is open to travelers aged 8 and up. In a May 2025 press release shared with Travel + Leisure , Arctic Adventures described the new route as 'a safe and accessible way to step into a frozen world that feels almost otherworldly. It also said that while Vatnajökull's trails are well known, this icy labyrinth is a 'hidden gem.' Skaftafell is just over four hours by car from Reykjavík, and the tour departs from Arctic Adventures' local base there. Tickets are typically priced at $137 per person, though travelers who book before June 30 can get 15 percent off with the code Icebreaker 15. Book a reservation on Arctic Adventure's website.
