This one carries a story. Balin Miller made history as the first person to ever solo the Slovak Direct, and this hoodie is a tribute to that line and the mindset it takes to step onto it alone.
The midweight fleece wraps you in slow-morning warmth and mountain air. A three-panel hood with adjustable drawstrings creates a sheltered fit that feels like a quiet retreat, and the roomy kangaroo pocket keeps hands warm between climbs or while sketching at a café. The front panel carries a bold, hand-drawn alpine print with retro lettering, a nod to long ridge walks, powder days, and routes traced on old topo maps. Soft combed ring-spun cotton with recycled polyester gives the fabric a plush hand-feel and a durable surface for printing, while twill neck tape and reinforced seams hold shape through seasons of wear. Pull it on for crisp dawn approaches, off-season trailhead hangs, or slow Sundays when you want something that looks lived-in and lasts.
Product features
- Soft, plush 3-end fleece with combed ring-spun cotton and recycled polyester blend
- Three-panel adjustable hood with self-colored drawstrings and metal grommets
- Spacious kangaroo pouch pocket for warmth and storage
- Medium-heavy 8.25 oz fabric with double-needle topstitching and under 5% shrinkage
- Embroidery option available; tear-away label and stabilized neck with twill tape
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean
The Balin Scott Miller Foundation is a non-profit offering grants for essential climbing gear to young climbers and outdoor athletes under 24. Learn more and support the next generation of climbers in Balin's memory.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 |
| Length, in | 26.00 | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 23.50 | 24.00 | 24.50 | 25.00 | 25.50 | 26.00 | 26.50 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
