Mountains are unpredictable — choose materials that protect, breathe, and perform.

Best materials:

• GORE-TEX — waterproof, windproof, breathable. Ideal for storms, snow, wet conditions.
  
• Dermizax™ / eVent — high-performance membranes for intense skiing.
  
• Merino Wool — perfect for base layers; regulates temperature and resists odor.
  
• PrimaLoft / Thinsulate — lightweight insulation without bulk.
  

Avoid:

• Cotton
• Viscose
• Anything that absorbs moisture

These fabrics get wet, freeze, and make you cold — never suitable for the slopes.

Your outfit should adapt as quickly as the weather changes.

Sunny & Dry (0°C to –5°C):

• Shell jacket (GORE-TEX)
• Lightweight insulated pants
• Merino base layer
• Light fleece mid-layer

Cold but Stable (–5°C to –12°C):

• Insulated jacket (synthetic or light down)
• Thermal pants
• Merino base layer + fleece mid-layer

Snowfall / Wind / Storm (–10°C and below):

• GORE-TEX shell + warm mid-layer
• High-insulation pants
• Balaclava or neck warmer
• Waterproof gloves

The formula is simple and universal:

Base layer → Mid layer → Technical shell

• Base layer: Merino wool / technical synthetic
  
• Mid-layer: fleece / softshell / light down
  
• Shell: waterproof & breathable jacket and pants
  

Never skip the base layer — it’s 70% of your comfort.

Hands, neck, and face get cold fastest.

Take with you:

✔ Two pairs of gloves (one always gets wet)

✔ Ski socks (no cotton)

✔ Neck warmer or balaclava

✔ Helmet (mandatory for safety)

✔ Ski goggles with interchangeable lenses (yellow for snow, black for sun)

TIP: Always dry gloves overnight — wet gloves = frozen hands.

Your clothes should allow movement, but not be oversized.

Perfect fit signs:

• You can sit, bend, and twist comfortably
• Sleeves cover wrists even when arms are raised
• Pants don’t drag or pull when wearing boots

Too tight = cold.

Too loose = cold + dangerous.