As of: February 19, 2024, 8:51 a.m
By: Nina Dudek
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Ski touring is trendy.
Our editor tested what the clothing can really do in the Norwegian winter.
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Clothing for ski touring is available like snow on the glacier.
Manufacturers promise only the best from their products, but we wanted to know exactly.
Editor Nina Dudek therefore took a closer look at some new products in Norway.
In the harshest conditions such as storms and temperatures around minus 30° C, ski touring clothing should show what it's really made of.
How did we test ski touring clothing?
Our editor was on the road for almost ten days.
With snowshoes and pulka we walked through the Norwegian wilderness for around eight hours every day; the conditions demanded everything from the clothing.
Especially in the crisp temperatures and sometimes stormy winds, the parts were able to show what they can do.
The clothing was worn daily, some of it froze due to moisture and then thawed again in the huts.
It had to withstand a constant change of cold, oven heat, humidity and extreme dryness at low temperatures.
My purchase recommendation: GORE-TEX suit from La Sportiva
Supercouloir GTX Pro collection by La Sportiva © La Sportiva
La Sortiva has launched the Supercouloir GTX collection made of GORE-TEX PRO in a trendy color blocking design for 2024 - our clear purchase recommendation.
Super light and extremely robust, it was convincing in every respect.
Even in a storm at minus 27° C, in which the perceived temperature is a whopping minus 50° C due to the so-called “wind chill”, the clothing was able to keep you wonderfully warm as the last layer.
With the onion look principle, our editor never froze.
Small disadvantage: The orange color is relatively sensitive to dirt.
Jacket details
Pants details
☑️ Permanently waterproof, even in pouring rain
☑️ Extremely breathable
☑️ Completely windproof, protects against cooling down
☑️ Maximum long-lasting protection, even under the most extreme loads and conditions
Super thin and super warm: Devold Norway
Women's Expedition Arctic Pro Hoodie by Devold © Devold
To the merino hoodie
The Women's Expedition Arctic Pro Hoodie from Norwegian brand Devold is perfect as an ultra-thin but super warming second layer.
Our editor wore the hoodie as a second layer in an onion look.
The material warmed very well and was able to impress with its absolute odor neutrality even after more than a week.
The balaclava was perfect as it protected the face ideally in the extreme temperatures.
Ski touring underwear – classics made from Merino reissued
Wool40 Aero – the new generation of ski touring underwear © La Sportiva
La Sportiva has given this ski underwear a 3D look.
The different shaped zones adapt even better to the body and offer maximum freedom of movement.
Although the mixture does not come close to the warmth of pure merino wool, it is perfect as a first layer, i.e. the first layer for an onion look.
Our editor used it as nightwear in her sleeping bag and it was super cozy and comfortable to wear.
It was able to provide short-term warmth for the short distance to the toilet blocks near the Norwegian huts, even at night when temperatures were below minus 30°C.
The only disadvantage: The material is not super elastic, so don't buy one that's too small.
More about the top
More about the pants
Lavalan at Ziener: wool fleece made in Germany
Iruk AW Glove multisport gloves from Ziener © Ziener
These gloves were ideal for the work that was done daily on the self-catering huts.
Fetching snow to melt it for water, chopping wood, shoveling snow... These gloves were used for everything that wasn't possible with the super thick mittens.
They remained odorless for over a week, only the leather on the palms showed some signs of wear.
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Lavalan is characterized by the following properties:
☑️ Made exclusively from natural, renewable and biodegradable materials
☑️ Provides pleasant warmth, regulates the temperature, is breathable and neutralizes odors
☑️ Retains warming properties even when wet
☑️ Virgin wool comes from Europe, which guarantees short transport routes
☑️ Production takes place in Germany, which means high quality standards guaranteed.
☑️ Direct contact with sheep farmers, ensuring high animal welfare standards
☑️Sheep farming makes a significant contribution to landscape management
Super thin and still warm - 185 Rock'N'Wool Glove Liner gloves
185 Rock'N'Wool Glove Liner gloves © Ortovox
Our editor wore the Women's 185 Rock'N'Wool Glove Liner from Ortovox under her thick mittens.
A perfect mix when a little more tact was needed on the go, such as opening bindings or thermos flasks for tea.
The very thin material is a bit sensitive, so these gloves need to be treated with some care, but they are definitely recommended as a first layer
To the liner gloves
☑️ E-touch function on the index finger
☑️ Renewable raw material, produced sustainably & climate-neutrally
☑️ Merino wool with animal welfare “Mulesing-free”
☑️ As an additional insulation layer on mountain and ski tours
Wool as the new down: sustainable Swisswool from Ortovox
Swisswool from Ortovox is a high-quality and natural insulation material made from fairly traded Swiss virgin wool.
The wool comes from mountain sheep in the Swiss Alps, which are sheared by hand twice a year.
Swisswool is characterized by excellent thermal properties and excellent climate comfort - similar to real down.
That's why Ortovox uses it in many different items of clothing.
Plus point:
The initiative promotes regional mountain farming and ensures the survival of many small businesses in Switzerland.
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What is the best thing to wear on a ski tour?
It's best to dress according to the onion principle for a ski tour.
This means wearing multiple layers of clothing that can be adjusted depending on temperature, weather and activity.
The most important layers are:
The
underwear
: It should be made of functional materials that wick moisture away from the body and are odorless.
Merino wool or synthetic fibers are good options.
The
intermediate layer
: It should be warming and breathable, but also light and flexible.
Fleece, softshell or wool are suitable materials.
The
insulation layer
: It should only be worn when necessary, for example at the summit or on the descent.
It should be warm, light and compressible.
Down, synthetic fibers or wool are possible filling materials.
The
outer layer
: It should be waterproof and windproof, but also robust and durable.
GORE-TEX or similar membranes offer optimal protection from the weather.
Layers include jackets, pants, underwear, gloves, hats, socks and more.
Depending on your personal feeling, intensity and weather conditions, you can vary and add layers.
The editor wrote this article and then used an AI language model for optimization at her own discretion. All information has been carefully checked.