Nike has released its All Conditions Gear (ACG) Team USA Collection and Coloradans are likely to recognize a familiar scene on some of the items.
Some items in the collection highlight the dramatic landscape found in Colorado Springs, which is home to Team USA and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Prominently featured on the items is Garden of the Gods, with some items including a soaring bald eagle, as well.
“The collection is crafted in the image of Team USA’s hometown, channeling the infamous Manitou Incline hike, a training ground for some of the world’s greatest athletes, and the Garden of the Gods, which serves as a powerful symbol of strength, resilience and the spirit of adventure,” reads a press release about the collection.
The line is also described as “an outdoor-inspired aesthetic that celebrates the connection between athletes and the places that shape them.”
Among items that prominently feature the Colorado Springs theme are a windproof full-zip fleece jacket, a dri-fit short-sleeve tee, and a reversible skirt designed for cold weather that can also be used as a blanket…