1990s The North Face Steep Tech Apogee JacketThe Steep Tech line, created in the early 1990s by legendary extreme skier Scott Schmidt in collaboration with The North Face, was designed for the most demanding alpine environments. Built more like equipment than clothing, these garments feature reinforced panels, technical pocket systems, and a distinctive modular construction developed for movement, durability, and survival in harsh mountain conditions. Over time, the Steep Tech silhouette moved