Recommended clothing and equipment when skiing in the Norwegian mountains
Right clothing and equipment are essential for successful skiing tours in the Norwegian mountains. Here are our recommendations for a pleasant and safe tour.
Published: October 14, 2023
Tips
Your clothing and gear does not have to be the latest fashion, but it should protect you against weather and wind.
The innermost layer should keep the skin dry and provide insulation. Choose wool garments that fits snugly. The intermediate layer provides insulation and transport moisture away from the body. They may be made of wool or fleece. The outer garments must provide wind and moisture protection.
A loaded winter back pack should not weigh more then 14 kg. Weigh your back pack for control.
The following list is a suggestion of what you should bring on a ski tour from cabin to cabin in the Norwegian mountains.
Pack light and don’t take too much!
Clothing
Long underwear (wool)
Thick sweater (wool/fleece)
Wool socks
Long windproof mountain hooded jacket or anorak
Mountain ski trousers or wind proof trousers
Woollen gloves and windproof mittens
Gaiters/leggings
Skis (minimum 50 mm wide, with steel edges)
Strong mountain ski poles with substantial baskets
Sturdy ski boots (leather)
Ski wax, scraper
Protection against weather
Sun glasses and goggles
Sunscreen
Extra pair of socks
Extra pair of gloves/mittens
Balaclava/Turtleneck
Extra woollen underwear
Raingear (if you do not have waterproof mountain clothing)
