Base Layers for the Ski Holiday – Avoid Getting Cold in the Queue

Short answer: On a ski holiday you sweat on the slope and get cold in the lift queue. The solution is a base layer that moves the sweat away from the skin before it has time to make you cold. Bamboo long johns and undershirts are a soft and effective base layer for skiing under your ski clothes.

Why you get cold in the lift queue

It is rarely the cold that is the problem, but the sweat from your last run down. If you stand still in wet underwear, the moisture pulls the heat out of your body. A base layer in bamboo viscose moves the sweat away while you ski. Read more in the guide to bamboo and temperature regulation.

How to build up your ski layers

Innermost: a bamboo undershirt for men or an undershirt for women plus a pair of bamboo long johns under your ski trousers. Mid layer: fleece or wool depending on the temperature. Outermost: your usual ski clothes. See also the guide to the bamboo undershirt as a base layer.

Do not forget the evening

After a day on the slopes, soft bamboo socks and loungewear are what the body needs back at the cabin. Pack an extra set of underwear, so you can always change into something dry after the last run of the day.

Frequently asked questions

Is bamboo warm enough for a ski holiday?

Yes, as a base layer under a mid layer and ski clothes. The most important thing is that it keeps you dry, because dry skin gets cold far less easily.

What is best under ski trousers?

A pair of bamboo long johns are soft, do not itch and move the sweat away, so your legs do not get cold in the lift.

How many base layers should I bring for a week of skiing?

Two or three sets are enough, because bamboo smells less and can be rinsed and dried in the hotel room overnight.