Guide for cross-country ski pants

We have categorized our cross-country pants into heart rate zones from 1-5 based on activity level. Read through the guide to find your heart rate zone, and we will show you the pants that best suit your use.

Most of the pants from Dæhlie come with a wind and water-resistant front. Softshell is the most common material in our products because of its exceptional breathability features and its ability to transport moisture away from the body while at the same time protecting you against wind. You should consider the thickness of the material once you buy pants for cross-country skiing – the higher the heart rate zone you’re skiing in, the more lightweight the pants should be.

If you have found your cross-country ski pants after considering your most common heart rate zone as well as your favorite ski surroundings, you now have pants you can use for several occasions. You don’t need new pants for every activity.

Layer up or down to adjust your ski pants for the intended use, and choose a base layer that suits the current temperature. With temperature-regulating features, base layers made of wool will provide other benefits than synthetic base layers. If colder weather is coming in, put on a thicker base layer.

No matter the pants you end up with, the cross-country ski pants from Dæhlie come with high-quality materials and technical features made for performance. Some products are more expensive than others because several features need to be optimized. The fit, durability, flexibility of the material, and ventilation are all features that become more crucial the longer you spend in the upper heart rate zones.

The research and design department at Dæhlie is constantly pushing boundaries to create the best cross-country ski clothing out there. If you want high-performance breathability as well as durability and weather protection, innovation is key to enable you to have the same excellent cross-country ski experience – again and again.