Ski Touring & Racing Clothing

Layering is key with light and fast ski mountaineering. Look for highly breatheable materials with decent wind resistance for the up. Puffies come out of your pack while preparing for the down. Don't be afraid to dress up for the occasion with a full lycra body suit.

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We've broken down our ski touring clothing selection into some digestible categories. Read our guide to dressing up or down in the backcountry.

Clothing Buying Guide
The Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody is one of the most versatile pieces ever conceived. The R1 fleece interior keeps you warm and comfortable, and the added durability and weather resistance of the TechFace keep you protected. It features an adjustable hem to keep snow out and has a full zipper. The stretchy, articulated fabric pattern does not limit your range of motion during shenani..
$228.95
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The Dynafit Mezzalama Race Jacket is built for speed and efficiency during high-output aerobic efforts. Lighter and cooler than its predecessor, this updated version further enhances breathability and mobility. Utilizing a hybrid design, Dynafit uses highly breathable fabrics on the back and arms to enhance airflow in heat and moisture-prone zones, while more protective materials o..
$259.95
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Built for US SkiMo champ John Gaston, the Recon Touring Pullover from Strafe is your go-to soft shell for fast spring missions or intense training sessions. Built with cooling brrr° fabric and breathable perforated panels, it actively cools and wicks sweat—even when you're redlining on a warm spring ascent. The DWR coating offers light weather resistance, helping fend off some prec..
$268.95
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Equally at home for cold-weather training or sunny tours with the family, the Millet Pierra Ment Hoodie is a versatile jacket with many personalities. Utilizing different Carvico fabrics strategically placed, Millet designed the Pierra Menta Hoodie with an optimal blend of warmth, breathability, and stretch. The large front zippered pockets facilitate easy (quick) stowage and retri..
$199.95 From $179.95
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A proper race jacket has to be well-designed to match variability in performance and temperature. The Dynafit DNA Race Pullover offers a hoodless option for training and race days. Dynamic movement and utility are paramount for races, so this highly breathable race layer features 4-way Dynastretch fabric and five pockets: two internal mesh pockets, a dedicated beacon pocket, and tw..
$299.95
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There is no speed without acceleration, which is why Crazy Idea has rebranded their ever-popular Cervino products as the Acceleration collection. As the next iteration of the Cervino Ultra, the Crazy Idea Acceleration Pull is the pièce de résistance of Crazy's line of ski touring mid-layers, and for very good reason. Designed as a do-it-all middle layer or a do-it-fast outer layer,..
$274.95 From $229.95
5 out of 5 stars
With a design emphasizing breathability, backed by a warm and cozy hi-loft fleece, the Ridge Thermal Hoody from Dynafit makes an excellent companion on cold and icy mornings. The stretchy properties of the face fabric allow the Ridge Thermal Hoody to move with you instead of against you, providing confidence for scrambling across icy ridgelines. The windproof properties keep the ch..
$199.95 From $149.95
5 out of 5 stars
Coming in a smashing Skimo Co blue, the Mezzalama 2 Race Jacket is a flexible, form-fitting, and warm jacket for racing, touring, training, and just generally getting after it in a variety of conditions. The Mezzalama 2 Race Jacket is made from a combination of stretch fleece and Carvico stretch fabric, allowing for fantastic mobility, breathability, and warmth in a lightweight jac..
$259.95 From $179.95
4 out of 5 stars
Get ready for double takes! When seeing you in the Crazy Idea Hugo race top and pants, most people will think you are Crazy for racing in your street clothes. That is the effect of Crazy Idea’s legendary printed designs. But don’t be fooled by the appearance, the Power Kler high-performance stretch fabric is designed for top skimo racing and speed touring. It has specific pockets p..
$209.95 From $189.95
4 out of 5 stars
Macaroni and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Little Jon and the Eastside Boys. Some things just work and sound better when used in tandem. Complementing the Cham Pant, the Strafe Cham Jacket is a technical and minimalist shell created to provide complete weather protection in the mountains. Built around Pertex Shield Plus, the Cham jacket is guaranteed waterproof (20,000mm) and dy..
$598.95
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Think movement. The Alagna Lite jacket and pant is a “near suit” for racing and high-output touring. The front panel of the jacket is made of Karpos K-Shell which is windproof yet still soft and stretchy. The cuffs and medial side of the sleeves are made of Dualfit, an even more breathable fabric so you vent where you need it. The back is an even lighter fabric called Dualfit Light..
$219.95
5 out of 5 stars
The Dynafit Blacklight Softshell Jacket is the next evolution of the popular TLT Dynastretch Jacket, blending targeted weather protection with breathable performance for high-output ski touring. Built with a hybrid construction, it features a highly weather-resistant 3-layer fabric across the shoulders and front to block wind and snow where it counts most. In contrast, the lower to..
$219.95
4 out of 5 stars
You may not need to wait for New Year's for your next resolution. The Resolution top by Crazy Idea is potentially the sexiest jacket of the year. Its unique design makes it an ideal jacket for both sport and leisure. Made of a high-performance 3D fabric, it will keep you warm when things get cold but breathes enough to let excess heat and moisture out when things get hot. Two large..
$234.95 From $179.95
5 out of 5 stars
The Dynafit TLT Dynastretch Jacket is a perfect option for those who appreciate the light and fast ethos but aren’t quite willing to commit to the looks of traditional race-style tops. Much like other race tops though, this jacket is lightweight, breathable, stretchy, and provides minimal insulation. A hybrid construction effectively balances weather protection with high output ven..
$199.95 From $159.95
5 out of 5 stars
The Col Becchei is an accessible peak in the Italian Alps that tops out just over 9,000ft, offering budding Italian skiers their first exposure to no-fall zones and technical spring skiing. Appropriately named after this peak, Ortovox’s ski-touring jacket is perfectly suited for those technical missions where features like breathability, freedom of movement, and durability are the ..
$349.95 $299.95
5 out of 5 stars
While we here at Skimo Co are aficionados of athletically fit clothing, it's no secret that many of our backcountry brethren are not. Built to provide maximum breathability and functionality in a more relaxed fit, the Ridge DST from Dynafit is great when the mercury isn't at the very bottom of the thermometer. The relaxed fit combined with the 4-way stretch fabric allows for unencu..
$249.95 From $179.95
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Acceleration is the derivative of speed, but there is nothing derivative about the Acceleration Jacket from Crazy Idea. Reach for this piece on cold days when your speed touring outfit isn't quite warm enough. You'll find yourself swaddled in warm, breathable, quick-drying comfort. Windproof and water-resistant Toray makes up the outer fabric, and insulation is provided by the 4-wa..
$319.95 From $294.95
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The La Sportiva Session Tech Hoody is a mid or top-layer made from fleece of varying thicknesses. This cozy fleece targets specific areas to remain warm yet breathable, while the torso and shoulders are overlaid with windproof protection. Like a fine wine with cheese, the union of these different materials is more than the sum of its parts, providing a balance of coziness and rugge..
$148.95 From $129.95
5 out of 5 stars
Plus Evo stands for fantastic insulating properties PLUS ever EVOlving technical materials. That may not be totally true, but the point is that the Alagna Plus Evo is a technological dynamo that is ready to rumble in cold, nasty conditions. If you prefer to night ski or day tour, dawn patrol, or chase the evening light, the Alagna Plus Evo jacket will reliably keep you warm. To ens..
$299.95 From $259.95
5 out of 5 stars
If there’s any company that can claim skimo as its genetic material, it’s Dynafit. This jacket is aptly named for an audience whose speediness is only matched by their love of microscopic bindings and gel snacks. Waterwicking polyamide (aka nylon) and ventilated spandex come together in blessed union on this jacket, making it intrinsically comfy and breathable. However, it’s a wint..
$279.95 $179.95
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When humanity first shed its furry overcoat as a species, they surely had little idea that their descendants would spend their free time striding up mountain ranges with wooden planks strapped to their feet. Though ski touring is hardly a replacement for persistent hunting, you can be grateful to your Hominid ancestors for allowing you the chance to enjoy Dynafit’s Mezzalama Polart..
$269.95 From $169.95
5 out of 5 stars
While it's no secret that we here at Skimo Co are huge fans of softshell fabrics, occasionally, wet and severe weather makes even us scramble to grab waterproof clothing that is still backcountry-friendly. With the Boosted 3L jacket, Crazy shows us just how capable and protective a hardshell jacket can be. Wanting to enhance, not inhibit freedom of movement, Crazy elected to use a ..
$549.95 $449.95
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The word, "Hybrid," seems to have become a staple of our language from cars to fabrics to designer dogs. Now it's time to describe a jacket as a hybrid, a mix of softshell comfort and efficiency with the warmth and weather resistance of bulkier hard-shell jackets. When Karpos created the Piz Palu jacket they must have been thinking about including backcountry skiers who are ready t..
$299.95 From $239.95
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If you thought “Free Infinium” was the latest Marvel movie, we wouldn’t hold it against you. But this is no fantasy, this is real! The Dynafit Free Infinium Hybrid Jacket is a magical mix of materials that provide exceptional weather protection while remaining impressively breathable. When it’s snowing and blowing, GORE-TEX INFINIUM softshell material strategically placed in the ch..
$349.95 From $199.95
5 out of 5 stars
Minimal. Lightweight. Handsome. Raide's TourTech Hybrid Hoody is billed as a midlayer, but we at Skimo think this DWR-treated piece also has plenty of use as a versatile, lightweight outer layer that stays on all day. The chest panel is lined with the lightest-weave Polartec® Alpha™ (60 gsm), providing breathable warmth, while the sleeves are made of a stretchy blend of recycled ny..
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The Stormstride Jacket is a 3-layer outer shell designed to keep you dry in the harshest conditions. A DWR coating works together with the PFA-free, H2NO shell material to keep moisture outside where it belongs while transporting moisture from the body through the jacket membrane. Pit zip vents provide additional airflow and keep bad weather out of your baselayers. Two large chest ..
$518.95
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The Dynafit Blacklight 3L Jacket is a streamlined, no-nonsense shell designed for lightweight waterproof protection in the backcountry. Built for ski touring and alpine missions, it features a minimalist 3-layer construction that sheds wind and moisture while remaining breathable(ish). The design is clean and efficient, focusing on essential features without excess bulk. A helmet-c..
From $299.95
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Whether you tour regularly in the PNW or want a jacket with the maximum amount of weather protection, the Radical 2 Gore-Tex Jacket is a compelling choice. To maximize breathability while still providing complete weather protection, Dynafit used Gore-Tex Active material on the back, under the arms, and front of the jacket, helping keep you from becoming a sweaty mess. If more venti..
$499.95 $299.95
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Built using one of the most waterproof and rugged textiles on the planet, the Dynafit Tigard Gore-Tex Pro Jacket is equally at home in backcountry squalls, rainy PNW side-country, and every other scenario where inclement weather is on tap. Trusted by ski patrols and mountain guides around the globe, Gore-Tex Pro offers complete weather protection whilst remaining highly durable and..
$699.95 $399.95
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From intense winds to blistering squalls, to helping keep rain from dripping down to the balls...of your feet, the Tigard 3L Jacket from Dynafit is up for the task. Built with waterproof, 4-way stretch fabric, you'll stay warm and dry in inclement weather without feeling restricted in scrambly terrain. Since hardshells aren't exactly known as being the most breathable, Dynafit impl..
$449.95 $349.95
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With breathability and comfort as its stated goals, the Tigard Polartec Alpha Direct jacket from Dynafit is an essential mid-layer to carry around (or wear) for aerobic days in the mountains. Utilizing Polartec Alpha Direct insulation, which can trace its lineage back to insulation specially developed for US Special Forces, this jacket does an exceptional job helping manage thermor..
$239.95 $179.95
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If you're the kind of backcountry skier who doesn't let stormy conditions stop you from going out and lapping your favorite zones, you have two choices for outerwear. You could dress yourself up in color-matched waterproof clothing from head to toe, and spend the first half of your day gradually soaking through your mid-layers one by one (and the second half of your day shivering)...
$349.95
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I once heard someone call a vest a, "sleeveless jacket." Hitting the middle ground is Dynafit's Speed Insulation Hybrid jacket. It’s got torso insulation for those cold days where a softshell just won’t cut it, combined with stretchy sleeves, sides and hood. Unlike down, the 100% recycled synthetic insulation will retain its warmth even when wet. Front pockets, meanwhile, are great..
$249.95 From $139.95
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Unless you are an adorable seal insulated by cute little fat rolls, you likely will require some insulation in cold and blustery environments. Helping take the bite out of frosty mornings and ridiculously cold summits, Dynafit created the Ridge Ultralight Down Jacket. Its RDS-certified 800-fill down is extremely light and packable while retaining excellent loft, allowing you to for..
$349.95 From $249.95
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Down jackets are precious in the backcountry, despite too hot to wear while skinning. If you have an emergency, are belaying your partner, or simply waiting for the sun to come around, slip on the Dynafit Radical Down Jacket. It boasts one of the best warmth-to-weight ratios on the market and is a versatile piece of gear that every skier should own. The horizontal baffles form a co..
$329.95 $179.95
5 out of 5 stars
The Patagonia Capilene Midweight Zip shirt has been redesigned with a slightly snugger fit to prevent your layers from shifting and to improve wicking. The sleeves have thumb loops to ensure wrist coverage while fitting comfortably under gloves, keeping the sleeve fabric smooth on your arms. Raglan shoulder seams and underarm gussets allow for freedom of movement. HeiQ Mint odor co..
$104.95
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When you need to make a "quick" choice for a casual and stylish vest to wear to the brewery after a great day of skiing, the Speed Insulation Vest from Dynafit is the choice. Made with Thermore Synthetic insulation, you can rest easy knowing no waterfowl was killed in the creation of this vest. Mimicking down, this insulation and light face fabric allows the vest to be easily packe..
$189.95 $99.95
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Like your favorite haircut that your partner won't let you have, the Millet Pierra Menta Quickover Vest is a functional piece of fashion that is sure to get the people talking. While this vest is pure business in the front, it is a total party animal out back, choosing to expose your birthday suit to the world. The upside to this design is that it can be donned quickly while wearin..
$149.95
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Are you the kind of person that doesn't like to stop and take the time to put on an extra layer, even if a freezing wind is howling on the ridgeline? Enter the DNA Race Wind Breaker from Dynafit! With this nifty jacket, you won't have to go digging around your pack for that special layer, let alone take off your pack to put it on. With a clever stow solution around your waist and a..
$129.95
4 out of 5 stars
If you're looking for a lightweight, warm, and breathable mid-layer to go under your outer shell to add warmth on cold days, look no further than the Flame Pull from Crazy Idea. Made from the same High-Performance 3D fabric as the beloved Resolution Pull, but more streamlined for serious mountain use, the Flame Pull is ideal for skiers looking for a light and packable insulating la..
$199.95
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Race weight, fully waterproof, and breathable, the trifecta! Ski Trab consistently pushes boundaries with their hard goods, and they do the same with their clothing. The Gara Aero Jacket is an extremely lightweight outer shell built for wet weather. With a 15k / 15k waterproof-to-breathability rating, it’ll hold up to consistent rain and still allow moisture to escape during aerobi..
$249.95 From $225.95
3 out of 5 stars
Not all synthetic insulating layers are created equal, and the Dynafit Speed Polartec® Hooded Jacket is no exception. Thanks to the Polartec® Power Grid™ fabric, you can stay warm and dry even if you start to sweat. This feat is achieved by using a bi-component knit construction that has different yarn types on each side of the fabric. On the side facing your skin, the fabric is sp..
$139.95 $99.95
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At this point, Crazy Idea fans have pretty high standards. They have come to expect premium materials, innovative body mapping, high-quality Italian construction, and striking visual design. If you're one of these fans, or considering becoming one, you won't be disappointed with the Neutron Pull. The most technical mid-layer in Crazy's collection, the Neutron is the piece that many..
$295.95 From $229.95
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Lightweight, stretchy, and supremely comfortable, the Ortovox 120 Comp Light Hoody blends technical performance with four-season versatility. Crafted using seamless circular knitting, it strategically varies knit patterns and material thickness to match your body’s movement and heat zones. Breathable mesh panels under the arms and at the chest enhance airflow, while fine merino fab..
$119.95
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Being moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and extremely comfortable, the 120 Comp Light Longsleeve from Ortovox is ready to tackle any alpine adventure, regardless of the season. Constructed with ultra-fine merino wool, you'll be treated with a supremely cozy next-to-skin feel while the antimicrobial property of merino fends off odor-causing microbes. Using body-mapped knitting techniq..
$99.95
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Breathable, moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and supremely comfortable, the Dynafit Tour Light Merino Longsleeve is a baselayer you can comfortably wear for a long day of skinning, followed by celebratory drinks after. The merino-Dryarn fabric fights off odor-causing microbes from taking up residence while doing an excellent job of moving moisture away from your body. The stretch pr..
$119.95
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Do you ever feel like something is missing in your life? Possibly a shirt you can wear for your morning tour, and then wear to the club later? Just us? Cover all your needs and your torso with Brynje's Super Micro shirt. Implementing a unique approach to baselayers, the fishnet stocking look is much more functional than fashionable. It’s "super" because it’s made from synthetic yar..
$49.95
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Although Patagonia markets this piece as a midlayer, the Nano Air Ultralight Freeride Jacket also moonlights as the perfect lightweight softshell for high-output tours. Balancing weight, useful features, and simple functionality, this do-it-all layer is smartly designed to address the problems backcountry users face. The FullRange® Insulation targets the areas where you need it (ch..
$328.95
0 out of 5 stars

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