We're a fan of going fast here at Skimo Co, so naturally, we don't want our layers to be too thick and warm. They need to be lightweight, breathable, and durable. Lucky for us and lucky for you, that's exactly what La Sportiva's Tour Long Sleeve Men's base layer is designed to be. Made with recycled polyester, this base layer is form-fitting yet doesn't restrict any movement thanks..
$74.95 $49.95
You would think a shirt with holes in it is colder than a shirt without holes, but you would be wrong! Brynje's Super Thermo mesh base layer will keep you warm and dry while being extremely lightweight (holes weigh nothing!). The secret is in the polypropylene yarn which absorbs very little moisture and the mesh design which traps air (the best insulation) yet allows perspiration t..
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La Sportiva’s Swift Long Sleeve lets you comfortably move fast, slow, or anywhere in between. Wicking fabric made from recycled material pulls moisture away from your skin and a quarter zip allows you to easily lose heat if you're upping the pace, both working to keep you cozy and dry. Thumbholes on the sleeves turn the cuffs into fingerless gloves while the Polygiene Antibacterial..
$88.95
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
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 $179.95
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
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,..
$289.95
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..
$399.95
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 $149.95
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..
$138.95
When the visionary Jimi Hendrix sang about, "Purple Haze," he was clearly looking into Dyanfit's future and their creation of the Low Tech DST jacket. This phenomenal fairweather frock maintains its primo-standard in construction that is a staple of Dynafit apparel. The ever-mobile Dynastretch material will let you roll down the windows with ease as you send that spring cornice. Up..
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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 ..
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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
Do you find yourself constantly layering up and down trying to hit the sweet spot between comfortably warm and sweating bullets? Is planing your layers harder than planning your route? With the Dynafit Radical Infinium Hybrid Jacket you can get back to focusing on the actual skiing. By featuring GORE-TEX and WINDSTOPPER technology in the areas that get the most exposure to the elem..
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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 $249.95
The operative word when talking about the updated Mercury Pro jacket from Dynafit is adjustability. The previous Mercury Softshell and Mercury 2 jackets were fantastic offerings in their own right, but the engineers at Dynafit are insatiable and never stop working to create the best product possible, even with gear as loved as the Mercury jackets. Updates to this model include upda..
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To help with the constant battle of thermoregulation in the backcountry, Karpos made the Alagna Plus Evo Vest. Smartly using Polartec Alpha insulation, which was designed for U.S. Special Forces, the Alagna Plus Evo Vest is designed to be worn and forgotten about, providing juuuust the right amount of insulation when you need it. It’s able to achieve this by allowing for greater ai..
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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
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
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..
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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 $239.95
While “warm” and “packable” seem like inversely related descriptors, the Karpos Lyskamm Evo Jacket is here to tell you otherwise. The secret ingredient in this warm and packable recipe is the PrimaLoft Gold Cross Core insulation that utilizes Aerogel, a revolutionary material developed by NASA for aeronautical applications. Compared to other PrimaLoft insulation, Gold Cross Core in..
$359.95
Dynafit is never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down - but they will make you a smashing Low Tech Down Hooded Jacket. The LT anniversary edition of their Radical Down Hoodie is getting a re-release, showing off all the glorious bells and whistles that make this down jacket a perennial favorite. The water repellent Dyna-shell material makes this jacket water resistant, compa..
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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 From $199.95
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
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..
$149.95
You may not need to wait for New Years 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 that excess heat and moisture off when things get hot. Two l..
$239.95 From $199.95
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 From $99.95
Gimme gimme gimme a low-tech jacket after midnight! Send-it into Dynafit's funky fresh Low Tech Polartec jacket with a familiar and reliable material design, and dearly beloved 80's color update. As a perfect mid-layer, the Low Tech Polartec jacket offers an exquisite balance specializing as a midweight layer, or lightweight jacket without compromising breathability. This is a high..
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The Brynje Super Thermo Long Sleeve Shirt is truly one of a kind. It is impossibly lightweight and impossibly warm. We know, it doesn't look warm (like, at all) but we mean it! We may not know what kind of Nordic fairy magic is sewn into the 3/8'' mesh weave of this base layer, but we do know that it traps warm air in high-intensity activities between your skin and your over layers..
$64.95
It's a fine line between being too cold and getting so hot you sweat (and then get real cold). Neither are ideal for winter ski touring. This is where La Sportiva's Dash Long Sleeve Base Layer comes to the rescue! Made with an eco-friendly mindset, the Dash Long Sleeve Base Layer is constructed from recycled poly-spandex materials to quickly wick away moisture when you start to swe..
$74.95 $49.95
The Mezzalama Race 2 Women's jacket is sleek and technical, perfect for racing and training. Sporting a great deal of mobility and flexibility thanks to a combination of stretch fleece and Italian engineered Carvico fabric, this jacket will also keep you warm and dry as you push it up your favorite skin track. Unlike those old tube socks that would slide down into your shoes, the M..
$259.95 $219.95
Crazy Idea has become a fan favorite for their creative designs paired with high-performance touring clothing, and the Oxygen Pull is no exception. Building on the venerable Cervino Jacket, the Oxygen Pull is made with intense aerobic activity in mind. Utilizing Vuelta fabric, a high-quality fleece made in Italy, the Oxygen Pull has a comfortable next-to-skin feel while remaining b..
$219.95
If moving fast is on your agenda, then so should be buying the Karpos Alagna Lite jacket. The Alagna Lite is a masterfully body-mapped jacket for racing, training, and even touring. Despite the focus on movement and breathability, the jacket offers decent weather protection. The majority of the jacket is built from Karpos’ proprietary K-Shell fabric which has excellent moisture-tra..
$219.95 From $179.95
Like the pants, the Cervino jacket is smooth to the touch and is designed to flow with you. It has a women’s specific fit that is locked into place with thumbholes on the sleeves and an elastic waist. Crazy Idea used a proprietary Vuelta knit to achieve the stretchiness, and flat locked seams prevent any chafing. Inside is a light fleece lining that is just enough to keep you warm ..
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As the upper half of a skimo racing suit, the Falls Jacket is designed to keep you organized and encourage movement. The two-piece suit is made with PowerKler, the same thermo-sensitive fabric found in the amazing Crazy idea one-pieces. It purportedly reflects your body heat back as infrared light that can energize your muscles. Whether that works or not, the Falls Jacket feels fas..
$209.95
Built to keep up with the modern skimo woman, The Millet Pierra Menta II jacket confronts past industry-shortcomings of fast and light touring jackets for women. Make no mistake, this is one of the only jackets of its category to feature proper external skin pockets for fast transitions on the up and down. Designed for big days, hard training sessions, and distance ski-touring, Mil..
$199.95 From $129.95
Dynafit’s Speedfit Windstopper Jacket, this time in a cut and fit specifically for women. Stitched with an advanced body-mapping design that Dynafit calls Hybrid Construction, the Speedfit Windstopper Jacket combines the best of the best. The Jacket offers breathability, protection from the elements, and freedom of movement. Gore, the makers of world famous Gore-Tex, toned down the..
$274.95 $124.95
Forget cowbell, we want more merino! The Ortovox Col Becchei women's jacket is a juggernaut, a superstar, a windblocking, water repelling, merino wool constructed beautifully crafted piece that would be a welcomed addition to any wardrobe. Built to hold up to the elements, two pit zips can help you let off some steam if a snowstorm turns into a sunny day. Let it snow, let it blow, ..
$349.95 From $249.95
While the TLT and DST acronyms make the name of the Dynafit TLT DST Jacket a bit ambiguous, the decision to use it as a daily driver for the fast and light ski touring crowd is clear as day. For the record, TLT means Tour Lite Tech and DST signifies the use of Dynastretch - a tightly woven stretchy fabric with a DWR finish. This fabric provides both wind and water resistance while ..
$199.95 From $149.95
Fans of versatile, stretchy material, perfectly suited for high output ski-touring, are you ready - hey - are you ready for this, are you hanging on the edge of your seat? Dynafit has released the queen of the Low Tech anniversary lineup with the Low Tech DST jacket. This masterfully microperforated masterpiece is perfect for those of us who like to get our energy out on the skin t..
$199.95 $149.95
Since its inception, Dynafit has specialized in providing functional gear purpose made for backcountry skiing. With its latest quest, Dynafit, with the Free Infinium Hybrid Jacket, is on a mission to rid the world of non-breathable jacket tyranny and liberate the poor, sweaty souls that use such jackets. Utilizing the breathable and protective GORE-TEX INFINIUM and WINDSTOPPER mate..
$349.95 $279.95
Dynafit has mastered the delicate balance between waterproofing and breathability with their Radical Infinium Hybrid Jacket. This jacket combines the weatherproofing components and durability of GORE-TEX and WINDSTOPPER technology with the breathability of Dynastretch in a truly magical combination. Whether you're touring in a full blown blizzard, or on a balmy spring day that requ..
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What did Goldilocks say? "Not too hot, not too cold, but juuusssttt right!" We say the same thing every time we don the Dynafit Mezzalama Alpha 2 Jacket. Ski mountaineering is undeniably an aerobic activity, and therefore doesn't usually demand all the layers of thick insulation a resort skier may opt for. However, winter in the Wasatch isn't exactly tropical, and most days still r..
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When the Piz Palu' first rolled into our doors, it instantly made many fans with its high level of weather protection, breathability, functionality, and huge skin pockets. Now, the Piz Palu’ W has made the trek across the ocean, bringing all of these features and combining them with a women's specific fit. Being constructed with breathable Gore-Tex Infinium Fabric on the sleeves, f..
$299.95 From $249.95
Being a girl boss isn't easy; it's exhausting, it's demanding, and frankly it's a thankless job. Luckily, you don't need thanks, you just need people to stand aside when you cruise past them. Backcountry skiing can be a thankless job too, as you battle the snow, the slopes, the wind...In the midst of all this hard work you can be grateful that Dynafit created the Mezzalama Polartec..
$269.95 From $179.95
Cold and blustery usually means winter conditions are in play, so how can we complain? To stay happy and cozy out there be sure to bring along Dynafit's women's TLT Light Insulation jacket. Light and packable you can throw one in your bag and forget about it until it's time to warm up. Being minimalist doesn't mean that the details were overlooked. Two hip pockets can hold your glo..
$219.95 $119.95
Just as oxygen is essential for life, the Oxygen Jacket is a must-have for ski mountaineering athletes looking to surpass their competition, both to the summit and in style. Made entirely of Toray fabric, the Crazy Idea Oxygen Jacket is lightweight, water-repellent, and windproof. A compelling recipe for a jacket if you ask us. Keeping to its light n’ fast theme, the Oxygen feature..
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