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Our best tips for cross-country attire

A successful ski trip begins with the right attire.

The choice of cross-country skiing attire is not only important for comfort but also for your performance on the ski trail. Johaug has created a great collection that caters to all types of ski trips, whether intense training sessions or excursions.



What you choose depends on the intensity you plan to maintain during the ski trip. Intensity determines how much heat you generate and the ventilation, insulation, and protection level you need. Here are our best tips!

High-intensity skiing outfits

High intensity

Outer layers

For high-intensity skiing, it's important to choose an outfit that prioritizes efficient ventilation over excessive insulation.

In addition to efficient ventilation, flexibility is important for performance and comfort.

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For the outer layer, we recommend clothing with excellent flexibility, allowing unrestricted movement on the ski trail.

Our Advance Hybrid collection is an excellent choice for those in need of attire for high-intensity cross-country skiing. This collection features a tailored fit and materials with outstanding flexibility, perfect for those seeking full freedom during challenging ski trips.


On slightly cooler days, our bestseller Concept 2.0 provides extra thermal insulation with features like down in areas where we tend to freeze.

Low-intensity skiing outfits

Low intensity

Outer layers

For ski trips with lower intensity, it's important to prioritize good insulation over ventilation.

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For relaxed ski trips with low intensity, we recommend outer layers with good insulation and materials that withstand weather and wind. The degree of insulation and protection you need depends on various factors such as weather, temperature, and intensity.



One of our favorites for low-intensity ski trips is the Advance Primaloft series and the Temping Primaloft pants. However, if you prefer a thinner outer layer, you can also enhance insulation on cooler days by opting for warmer base layers, or vice versa.

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Base layers for different intensity levels

High intensity

Base layers

For higher intensity levels, we recommend moisture-wicking thermal underwear and wool-mix base layers.

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High intensity leads to increased body temperature, so baselayers that effectively wick away moisture are essential. Materials like polyester, polyamide, and modal efficiently transport sweat away from the body, keeping you dry during high activity.



In very cold temperatures, a blend of technical materials and natural fibers like wool may be preferable. It all depends on the intensity, temperature, and your preferences. We offer full-technical base layers like Rib Tech, and wool-blends such as Lithe-Tech Wool, Aerial Wool-Mix, and Advance Wool.

Low intensity

Base layers

During low-intensity cross-country skiing, body temperature doesn't increase to the same extent as with medium to high intensity, necessitating greater reliance on heat-insulating properties in the innermost layer.

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Natural materials like merino wool and wool offer heat-insulating properties and good breathability, making wool an excellent choice when extra warmth is needed during skiing.



Win Wool and Elevate are our warmest base layers. They are gentle on the skin, provide excellent insulation, and have temperature-regulating properties. Best of all, they are perfect both on and off the ski trail, whether indoors at the cabin or during après-ski activities.

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