Published December 15, 2025 02:10PM
Sponsor Content: Smartwool
7 Smartwool Essentials for Your Next Ski Trip
Stay warm and comfortable, no matter what the mountain throws at you
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If you love skiing, you know this: The whole thing—powder turns, mountain scenery, and bombing the slopes with friends—is more fun when you’re warm and comfortable, so you can focus on the skiing and nothing else. This winter, Smartwool has you covered with everything from socks to base layers to versatile pieces you can rock all season long.
And to ensure that you have access to the warmest gear when you need it, Smartwool has partnered with select Ikon resorts across North America. This means that at resorts like Steamboat, Mammoth, Winter Park, and more, Smartwool products will have maximum retail and on-mountain availability. So, whether you’re the planning type or like to fly by the seat of your new base-layer pants, you’ll be able to snag these Smartwool essentials to keep you warm and comfortable on the slopes.
Intraknit™ Ski Over the Calf Socks
Even the best ski boots need to be paired with great socks. Do your feet a favor and get these. Made with Smartwool Intraknit™—an innovative 3D knitting technology that enhances fit and movement—the Intraknit™ Ski Over the Calf Socks are built for custom-feeling comfort. An articulated fit stays secure during long days, body-mapped mesh ventilation provides breathability where it counts, and well-placed cushioning adds protection and durability where it’s needed. Whether you’re hiking inbounds or hitting the backcountry, these socks are a must-have, offering an ideal blend of breathability, warmth, and coverage.
Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew
The benefits of merino wool in base layers are well documented: next-to-skin comfort for all-day wear, superior moisture management and breathable warmth for hardworking endeavors, and natural odor resistance for those long ski trips far from a washing machine. Smartwool takes those comforts a step further with the Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew, incorporating chafe-free seams and a body-contouring fit. And with plenty of unique colors and patterns, it has a look that can transition right into après.
Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Bottom
Don’t make comfort a halfway pursuit. Round out your base-layer set with these 100 percent merino bottoms. Just like the crew, the bottoms are all about comfortable movement, from the chafe-free seams to the breathable merino that won’t overheat when you really get moving. And the slim, contoured fit layers easily beneath your favorite shells and sweats. Details like the wool-lined waistband boost comfort, keeping you focused on the skiing and nothing else.
Smartloft™ Hybrid Jacket
This hybrid jacket is an endlessly versatile layer for all of your ski-trip adventures. Whether you’re layering it beneath a shell on the slopes or wandering snowy trails on your rest day, it has a perfect balance of ventilation and warmth. The Smartloft™ insulation, made with recycled wool, helps regulate your core temperature, while the stretchy merino-blend fleece enhances mobility and boosts warmth everywhere else. Bonus: The thumbholes keep your sleeves in place while pulling on gloves and outer layers.
Second Cut™ Fleece Jacket
When you need to save space in your travel bag, there’s nothing like a layer that does it all. From powder bowls to Main Street bars, this comfy and stylish full-zip fleece has you covered. Its super-soft fleece blend of 50% wool and 50% recycled polyester not only dries faster and adds a touch of durability but also incorporates pre-consumer merino wool scraps. You’ll have a stylish fleece with breathable warmth and the added benefit of reducing your environmental footprint.
Thermal Merino Balaclava
Protect your face from the wind, snow, and cold the right way with this premium 100% merino balaclava. It’s soft against the skin, wraps your entire head in breathable warmth, and manages moisture. The just-right fit is snug enough so it won’t shift when you ski hard on mogul fields and tree runs, but still gives you plenty of peripheral vision.
Ridgeway Gloves
Inspired by traditional work gloves, these tough but cozy gloves were built to keep your hands warm on frigid days yet nimble enough to operate bindings and zippers. They combine the time-tested durability of leather on the outside with a soft-brushed merino blend lining, offering soft, breathable warmth that won’t leave your hands clammy. They’re also designed with touch-screen compatibility.
Created in 1994 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Smartwool® is an apparel brand whose products are inspired by living and playing in the mountains. All Smartwool® products come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and are created to get the most out of the inherent benefits of merino wool.