Rainy Days with Burton

RAINY DAYS WITH BURTON

The weather this spring and summer has been such a mixed bag that I never seem to leave home without a raincoat. A freak thunder shower seems to be looming around every corner this days. Getting caught in the rain has never been a negative in my books. The after rain smell while in nature is a scent I would love to bottle; it is intoxicating. And it’s even better when I spend these Rainy Days with Burton. Here’s how I’ve been styling this season’s jackets.

BURTON RAIN JACKETS

My enthusiasm for rainy days is mostly due to the fact that I am prepared for such occasions; I like the rain, I do not like getting soaked. This season I’ve been alternating between my Burton Sadie Rain Jacket, it’s perfect for hikes and river valley strolls, and my Burton Flare Parka Rain Jacket which is super easy to squish down in your bag and great for layering. They’re also a handy item for attending an outdoor concert in the rain!

RAIN IN THE GRASSLANDS

Of course it rained when I went on a roadtrip to the northernmost badlands, but of course I packed my lil blue parka and layered it on top of a chunky knit sweater, added some rain boots and I was good to go walk all of the paths around the ancient formations. The best part? Mosquitoes cannot penetrate the waterproof material – I was bite free for once!

OUTFIT DETAILS

Burton Flare Parka Rain Jacket in True Blue

RIVER VALLEY ADVENTURES IN THE RAIN

Edmonton is known for its vast river valley system but this is truly the first summer I have made a point of enjoying it fully. More often than not I’m up at 6:30 and down in the valley walking or running the trails. The dewy mornings are best accompanied by my Sadie Rain Jacket, just long enough that I can sit down on a bench that’s been fully rained on without being drenched. What a luxury!

Nothing like a eye popping coral coat – I certainly don’t blend into the river valley scenery.

OUTFIT DETAILS

Burton Sadie Rain Jacket in Coral

Rainy Days with Burton

From the mountains to my own backyard, a little rain is not stopping me from my outdoor pursuits, urban commutes to the coffee shop, or even running to my car during a downpour. I’m looking forward to taking these jackets out on the road to the island and camping over the next two months as the summer unfolds.

This post was sponsored by BURTON. The views and opinions expressed in this blog, however, are purely my own.

photographs – jesse sand + sandy joe karpetz