Unforgettable Norway: Ultimate Gear Guide

Unforgettable Norway: Ultimate Gear Guide

We sent four ambassadors venturing into the untouched beauty of the Lyngen Alps in Norway for an epic 8-day backcountry ski and snowboard tour. 

Armed with giddying levels of excitement and a backpack full of our finest gear, the team were ready and prepared to tackle the slopes, embrace the cold and craft memories that would leave them with stories to tell their grandkids (and probably their grandkids’ grandkids too).

Here’s a spotlight on the gear each of our ambassadors wore to take on the cold Norwegian temps and harsh alpine conditions (which included battling 100km/h winds… But, we can talk about that later).

 

Danii Forde | The Photographer

Female in beanie zipping up snow jacket

snowboarder in black making a turn

The modest leader of the crew, Danii kept the team in-line during the trip with chilly 6am, negative 20 degree starts and thousands of metres of vertical climb. Be prepared, she’ll make you battle 100km/h winds just to get “the” shot.

Outerwear: Palladium Jacket and Lithium Bib Pants

Midlayer: Seawool long sleeve pullover (coming soon)

Base Layer: Merino 230 Zip Neck long sleeve top and Merino 230 ¾ pants

Gloves: Everest Gore-Tex Glove and Merino Glove Liners 

Socks: Sochi Merino Blend Technical Socks

Facewear: Merino 230 Neckwarmer

 

Tom Costa | The Pro

Man in red snow jacket walking with skis on shoulder

Skier on edge of cliff making a turn with fjords in background

Having travelled the world for skiing for most of his life, Tom can find creative lines as easily as a snowstorm blankets a mountain. You just have to make sure he gets his morning coffee… Or else.

Outerwear: Titanium Jacket and Fletcher Bib Pants

Midlayer: Grazer Merino Puffer

Base Layer: Adventure 170 long sleeve top and Merino 230 ¾ pants

Gloves: Aurel Snow Glove

Socks: Dual Density Socks

Facewear: Magnum Thermal Balaclava

 

Julian Clark | The Hype Man

Man in yellow ski jacket surrounding by mountains smiling at camera

Skier making pow turn along a cornice with fjords in background

Every crew needs a hype man and that position was relegated to the ever-energetic Julian. Armed with his hype-man status, Julian dressed to impress with layers that could evolve with his changes in temps (because being a hype man is sweaty work).

Outerwear: Palladium Jacket and Lithium Pants

Midlayer: Seawool long sleeve pullover (coming soon)

Base Layer: Adventure 170 long sleeve top and Merino 230 ¾ pants

Gloves: Patrol Gore-Tex Glove and Real Deal Gore-Infinium Glove 

Socks: Dual Density Socks

Facewear: Adventure 170 Balaclava

 

Aly Lamb | The Time Check Boss

Female in green matching outerwear holding splitboard

Snowboarder in green outerwear making a pow turn

You can’t have a well-rounded touring crew without the token snowboarder. With Danii (a fellow boarder) behind the lens it was up to Aly to fly the snowboard flag on this mission. Oh, and make sure you’re ready in time. This time-check boss will be tapping her watch impatiently if you’re not.

Outerwear: Palladium Jacket and Lithium Bib Pants

Midlayer: Backcountry Jacket 

Base Layer: Merino 230 Long Sleeve Top and ¾ Pant

Gloves: Everest GORE-TEX Snow Mitt and Estelle Gore-Infinium Glove

Socks: Trooper Merino Wool Lightweight socks

Facewear: Merino 230 Balaclava

 

Norway Ultimate Gear Guide

When it was time for our adventurers to reluctantly bid farewell to Norway’s winter wonderland, it was with a newfound appreciation for the raw beauty of nature.

But let us also not forget the unsung heroes of their grand escapade, their trusted gear that took them through blizzards and bluebird days, to freezing winds and breathtaking views.

So, now it’s your turn to heed the call of the wild. What will you wear on your next unforgettable journey?

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