NORDIC SKI

How to dress for cross-country skiing

By dressing optimally all the way from the inside out you will stay both warm and dry, allowing you to perform better and work out longer.

Cross-country skiing, also known as Nordic skiing, is not only one of the toughest endurance sports, but also a sport that places great demands on your clothes if your goal is to perform optimally. While the garments should protect against low temperatures and cold wind, they should also ensure that the body's excess heat is efficiently ventilated. Based on our longstanding collaboration with the Swedish national cross-country ski team, this guide is designed to help you dress for success in the tracks.

Nordic Race

Race ready

Nordic Race, our most technical collection features high-performing features and materials developed for the extreme needs of elite skiers. When every millisecond counts, so does every stitch, cut and seam.

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Nordic Training

Find your pace.

Stay in motion with our Nordic Training collection, engineered to support you in any weather or tempo. From high-intensity skiing to all-day excursions, you’ll stay comfortably warm or cool as needed in the tracks.

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Nordic Backcountry

Embrace the calm.

Our Backcountry collection is designed for off-track adventures and slow tours along the trails. Comfortable, insulating, with practical details and plenty of room for memorable breaks.

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Choose the right baselayer.

Discover the essentials for staying warm, dry, and flexible in winter with our complete baselayer guide.

Discover the essentials for staying warm, dry, and flexible in winter with our complete baselayer guide.

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Moisture-transporting accessories.

Stay warm and dry with performance-driven Nordic skiing accessories that regulate heat, wick away moisture, and layer effortlessly for any winter condition.

Stay warm and dry with performance-driven Nordic skiing accessories that regulate heat, wick away moisture, and layer effortlessly for any winter condition.

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Don't dress too warm.

Many skiers tend to sometimes dress a little too warm. Dressing correctly will improve both your performance and overall ski experience. A good tip is to always look at the thermometer before you hit the tracks, and then test your way during the training sessions. Eventually you will learn how many layers you need at different temperatures. It’s usually preferable to wear less clothes and be a little bit cold during the first 5 to 10 minutes of the workout, because that’s when the body heats up to reach its working temperature.

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