Shop for all the layers to wear skiing with our fabulous selection of ski clothing here.
You have rockin' skis. You have kickin' boots. But what else to wear skiing? How many layers do you need? Make sure you have the essentials to spend the day in comfort (and style, of course!).
1) A baselayer top and bottom -- Baselayers wick moisture, insulate your body warmth and keep you comfy under the bulky gear. Wool baselayers are ideal, but polyester or nylon works. Avoid cotton! Cotton traps moisture and can get cold and heavy in winter weather. Go for a long sleeve for your torso, and thermals for your legs. Yoga pants or leggings will work, but won't be quite as warm as a wool thermal pant.
2) A midlayer for your upper body -- Think a warm vest, microgrid midlayer, a fleece, or even a pullover sweater/sweatshirt. The more breathable the better. Depending on the weather or how hot/cold you run, you can skip this layer or opt for something heavier. This is the layer you'll customize the most.
3) Waterproof ski pants and jacket -- Arguably, the most important part! When shopping for these outer layers, you'll find both insulated ski jackets and pants and just shells. Insulated outer layers will come with a thin (or sometimes, thick, think around 100 grams) layer of down or synthetic insulation to build extra warmth right into your outer layer. Shells will come without insulation, and as a result are more breathable, but less warm. Shells offer more customization for layering underneath, while insulated jackets will have more warmth built right in. If you run warm or are skiing more aggressively (and getting a workout), a shell jacket should be plenty. If you run cold, deal with colder temperatures, or aren't skiing super hard all day, you'll be much cozier in an insulated jacket.
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