What’s the best waterproof clothing for skiing?

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or the skier, waterproofing is key. Whether you are taking to the slopes professionally or during a resort holiday, you want to stay dry from the snow and not be soaked with sweat from your exertion. The holy grail is a jacket that keeps snow out while allowing the heat and moisture generated by your body to escape.

Helly Hansen has been a leader in waterproof clothing since its inception more than 140 years ago. The company was launched in 1877 as a venture producing waterproof oilskin jackets, trousers, sou’westers and tarpaulins made from coarse linen soaked in linseed oil for Norwegian sailors.

Thanks to its historical and contemporary trailblazing in waterproofing, in 2018 skiers are among the brand’s main customers. Helly Hansen’s uniforms are worn and trusted by more than 55,000 professionals globally, and it is considered the number-one Scandinavian ski brand.

In the 1940s, its Helox waterproof fabric featured a thin sheet of translucent PVC plastic sewn into coats. In the 1980s, Helly Tech® waterproof and breathable fabric was introduced. Its unique membrane keeps water molecules out while allowing sweat vapour to pass through – keeping you dry from the outside and comfortable on the inside, even in the most extreme of conditions. The technology won awards and set a new standard for performance and protection.

Helly Hansen’s winter collections have been developed from the insights of ski patrollers and freeriders who are on the mountain day in and day out. Its award-winning freeride jacket – the new Elevation Shell – is a waterproof jacket with a removable insulated vest which incorporates an innovative H2Flow™ temperature-regulation system to make sure you keep dry, as well as warm or cool, depending on the conditions and intensity of your activity. It also has a tonne of other features that will keep you safe on the mountain.

The same flow system is featured in many of the line’s garments, including the Garibaldi jacket, which has been used by professional skiers on the Canadian ski team, and the W Powderqueen 2.0 jacket.

All Helly Hansen jackets are highly waterproof and breathable, have powderskirts and most include safety features such as the RECCO® advanced rescue system and high-vis details. An additional bonus on some of the garments is the innovative Life Pocket™, which is designed to retain heat and help preserve battery life to your phone.

Combining the best base layer, midlayer and finest jacket will win the day. The HH Lifa® Merino Half Zip base layer is perfect for any type of activity in cold weather, while for women, the HH Lifa Merino Graphic Half Zip delivers the same excellency. The women’s Precious Fleece Jacket is “as soft as the fluffiest teddy bear”. It’s the perfect midlayer for autumn pursuits, as is the men’s Juell Pile fleece, which is soft, warm, and comfortable for chilly days on and off the mountain.

Adria Millan, a professional freeskier, says: “When I’m out there on the mountain, I couldn’t live without the waterproof and breathable Helly Tech fabric. I need protection from the elements to keep me dry and a breathable fabric so I don’t overheat.”

A leader in performance ski clothing, Helly Hansen produces professional-grade gear for the consumer. You can trust it to keep 

When you buy a ski jacket or ski pants from the latest Helly Hansen ski collection you can enjoy a free day on the slopes at your choice of more than 50 premiere resorts worldwide. Simply choose a ski jacket or ski pants from Helly Hansen’s latest collection, decide which of their partner resorts you’d like to visit, validate your “hangtag”, and you’re good to go. For more information, go to hellyhansen.com/skifree