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This month, 5280 kicked off ski season with an insider’s guide to backcountry hut trips. Whether your mountain plans include an all-day ski-and-skin trek or just hanging out in a cozy cabin not far from the road, you need functional layers that will keep you warm. Here’s a closer look at some of the clothing and accessories we shot for the story:
Bergans of Norway Sirdal Dermizax NX pant, $449
Find It: Christy Sports, see christysports.com for locations; Neptune Mountaineering, 633 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-8866, neptunemountaineering.com; Boone Mountain Sports, 2962 Evergreen Pkwy., 303-670-0039, boonemountainsports.com; REI, 1416 Platte St., 303-756-3100, rei.com; and bergans.com
Mantis United beanie, $20
Find It: Division West, 250 Fillmore St., 303-800-4448, divisionwest.com; and mantisunited.com
Neve Designs Katherine wrap alpaca, wool, and nylon cardigan, $262
Find It: nevedesigns.com
Neve Designs Anna merino wool cardigan, $174
Find It: nevedesigns.com
Flylow Daisy polyester microfiber shell Intuitive Fabric pant, $225
Find It: flylowgear.com
Chaos Milette hat, $24.99
Find It: Visit chaoshats.com for nearest retail location
Neve Designs Ryan merino wool cardigan, $216
Find It: nevedesigns.com
Flylow Magnum BC Stretch Stormshell Intuitive Fabric pant, $300
Find It: flylowgear.com
Flylow Ridge leather glove, $40
Find It: flylowgear.com
Flylow OG Pom beanie, $30
Find It: flylowgear.com
Bergans of Norway Perikum wool jacket, $229
Find It: Christy Sports, see christysports.com for locations; Neptune Mountaineering, 633 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-8866, neptunemountaineering.com; Boone Mountain Sports, 2962 Evergreen Pkwy., 303-670-0039, boonemountainsports.com; REI, 1416 Platte St., 303-756-3100, rei.com; and bergans.com
Chaos Sey hat, $26.99
Find It: Visit chaoshats.com for nearest retail location
Bergans of Norway Cecilie windproof nylon down jacket, $229
Find It: Christy Sports, see christysports.com for locations; Neptune Mountaineering, 633 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-8866, neptunemountaineering.com; Boone Mountain Sports, 2962 Evergreen Pkwy., 303-670-0039, boonemountainsports.com; REI, 1416 Platte St., 303-756-3100, rei.com; and bergans.com
Flylow Ginger nylon Dobby Intuitive Fabric pant, $340
Find It: flylowgear.com
Patagonia Exosphere waterproof/breathable nylon ripstop with a Deluge durable-water-repellent finish jacket, $349
Find It: 1431 15th St., 303-446-9500, patagonia.com
Flylow Compound Polartec Neoshell pant, $475
Find It: flylowgear.com
Neve Designs Erika nylon and PrimaLoft fill quilted jacket, $297
Find It: nevedesigns.com
Bergans of Norway black Skifjell Light wind and water-repellent polyester stretch pant, $179
Find It: Christy Sports, see christysports.com for locations; Neptune Mountaineering, 633 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-8866, neptunemountaineering.com; Boone Mountain Sports, 2962 Evergreen Pkwy., 303-670-0039, boonemountainsports.com; REI, 1416 Platte St., 303-756-3100, rei.com; and bergans.com
Chaos Optional acrylic and wool trapper, $32.99
Find It: visit chaoshats.com for nearest retail location