![]() If it is windy/ cold enough for the wind to blow out the heat that I'm putting out then usually a softshell will go over that. Even a non bonded softshell (schoeller 400) for me doesn't breath as well as the Ventrix. I don't even use any sort of synthetic/ down insulation for lift skiing most times. Usually it's thicker base layer, a 100-150 weight fleece, then a 2L Gore Shell. For the real cold days the mid fleece will get switched out for insulation. The RAB even though it was really warm and light as hell would trap body moisture almost better than Goretex. ![]() So it'd have to be REALLY cold for me to want to use it while Touring (which was almost never). What kind of skiing are you doing? In the resort or backcountry? That distinction influences how I dress and layer for each activity.Climbing/ Lifts was kinda a different thing, but not enough for me to want to keep it. My typical layering for winter ski touring + winter mountaineering:īase Layer - Midweight merino or synth. Wicks sweat, keeps you dry, provides some warmth. Mid Layer - Grid fleece - currently Black Diamond Coefficient. I put this on around 25 degrees, it's warm enough to about 10 degrees F for me when working at a moderate pace (backcountry skiing easy uphill), or much colder at an aggressive pace. Mid Layer - Breathable insulation - Arcteryx Atom LT. Still breathes well, synthetic is resistant to moisture and dries fast. Wouldn't recommend down, but some people use it here. Added when temps are <10 degrees F, or for less intense activities. Softshell - Stretch-woven, no membrane - Outdoor Reseach Ferrosi. Stretchy, breathable, very durable, sheds snow, light rain, and blocks moderate wind. Some folks like gore-tex hardshells for this layer. I don't wear hardshells if I can help it, though they're necessary if it is raining hard or really windy.īaselayer bottoms - Same as baselayer top. ![]() Sofshell pants - Stretch-woven, no membrane - Patagonia Mixmaster for winter, OR Cirque for spring. Gloves - softshell w/ leather palm- Outdoor Research Stormtracker. Good dexterity for handling tools/skis, won't overheat while working uphill. Light hat - some light beanie that fits under your helmet. Hardshell - Montane Minimus for good forecast, eVent shell for bad forecast.īelay jacket - Down or synthetic puffy, appropriate to conditions - I use an Outdoor Research Chaos jacket, it's a heavy synthetic similar to Patagonia DAS. Make sure your puff is warm enough to deal with the worst conditions you might encounter.įor day trips or good forecasts, I'll pack a lighter down puffy. Warm gloves - warm, leather palms, can have waterproof liner/ be mitts if you're into that. I have lots, use different ones for different conditions. BD Guide is a much warmer (and heavier/bulkier) option. Typical layering for downhill skiing is actually really similar for me, the difference is that I don't carry a pack, so I wear all the layers I want and adjust with zippers/vents.Ĭhanges from my previous list for resort skiing: Mittens are warmer but impossible to do anything in. Mid-layer: May swap for either a vest or a down puffy, depending on conditions. I think you'd be fine for both skiing and hiking with a Rab Latok, Arcteryx Beta or Theta, etc. I wouldn't use a 'light' (<10oz) shell for skiing - the face fabric isn't durable enough, IMO. They're amazing, but are far removed from ultralight. ![]() They actually work well for wet days backcountry skiing too, but aren't ideal for huge mileage/vert.
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