Women's base layer bottoms

When cross-country skiing and ascending, you will warm up through your own movement and a thick layer will make you sweat, whereas on a ski lift and when waiting in the freezing cold, you will appreciate an insulated model. The fit should hug the leg, as loose fabric bunches into folds under your trousers and stops wicking moisture away. Merino can handle multiple days without washing, while synthetics dry faster overnight at a mountain hut. Make sure the ankle cuff holds firmly but does not pinch, otherwise your feet will get cold.