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How to think about packing for a ski trip

Your Go-To Women’s Ski Vacation Packing List

Packing for a ski trip can feel overwhelming—especially when you want to be warm, comfortable, and stylish from first chair to après. The key is packing smarter, not more.

The most seasoned skiers pack with intention—choosing layers that mix, match, and perform. This page is that list, read from the skin outward. Each layer ticks itself off as you pass it.

  • Stick to a cohesive color palette
  • Choose layers that work together
  • Pack for function first—style follows
  • Prioritize comfort for travel days

This streamlined list ensures you’re prepared without overpacking.

  1. 1 merino base layer setbase layer
  2. 1 insulated ski jacketouterwear
  3. 1 pair ski pants or bibsouterwear
  4. 1 fleece midlayermidlayer
  5. 1 packable puffermidlayer
  6. Warm socks and neck gaiteraccessories

In the bag: 1 merino base layer set

Base Layers: Your Foundation

When deciding what to pack for a ski trip as a woman, base layers are non-negotiable. They regulate temperature, wick moisture, and keep you comfortable all day.

  • Fay Midweight Merino Top

    $130

    A breathable merino top that works for skiing, travel, and après.

  • Hallie Midweight Merino Legging

    $130

    Soft, warm, and perfect under ski pants or worn alone in the lodge.

  • Clare Lightweight Bamboo Top

    $115

    Our ultra-soft and breathable base layer top, a lightweight blend of bamboo and merino wool for lodge lounging or under ski wear.

  • Ruth Lightweight Bamboo Legging

    $115

    Our ultra-soft and breathable base layer legging, a lightweight blend of bamboo and merino wool for lodge lounging or under ski wear.

  • Sophia Legging

    $95

    Our compressive, high-rise seamless nylon base layer legging, the foundation for every outdoor adventure.

  • Johnson Top

    $95

    Our ultra-flattering nylon seamless base layer top, the foundation for every active, outdoor fit.

Packing tip: One high-quality merino set can cover multiple ski days.

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Barely There

A smooth, second-skin fabric that melts into the body with an ultra-soft hand feel.

  • Joan Square Neck Tank in MeltEffect™

    $75

    Our light support bra tank in our buttery-soft, moisture-wicking fabric that feels like it’s barely there.

  • Joan Racerback Bra in MeltEffect™

    $55

    Our light support racerback bra top in our buttery-soft, moisture-wicking fabric that feels like it’s barely there.

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Moves With You

Soft stretch that follows your body through movement, creating a fluid, easy fit that adapts throughout the day without restriction or stiffness.

  • Joan Bike Short in MeltEffect™

    $75

    Our light compression biker short in our buttery soft, moisture-wicking fabric that feels like it’s barely there.

  • Joan Skort in MeltEffect™

    $85

    Our light compression active skort in our buttery-soft, moisture-wicking fabric that feels like it’s barely there.

Material Guide

brrr°® combines three cooling technologies into one fabric.

Every great day outside starts with the right foundation. That’s why we choose materials that work as hard as you do. Technical where it counts, comfortable every step of the way.

brrr°® is a cooling performance fabric engineered to actively reduce skin temperature through a combination of cooling minerals, moisture-wicking fibers, and rapid drying technology. Together, they create what’s known as the Triple Chill Effect.

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Instant Cooling

Cooling minerals embedded directly into the fabric create an immediate cool-to-the-touch sensation, helping reduce perceived skin temperature from the moment it’s worn.

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Moisture-Wicking

Designed to actively pull sweat away from the skin and spread it across the fabric surface, helping maintain dryness and comfort during movement or rising temperatures.

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Rapid Drying

Rapid drying construction, built directly into the structure of the fabric, so the cooling effect is permanent.

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Temperature Regulation

Three technologies work together to deliver a consistent cooling effect over time, helping regulate temperature throughout the day, not just on first wear.

  • Aston Jacket

    $495

    An insulated, waterproof jacket that balances performance and clean design. Our ultra-chic and performance-driven belted ski jacket, designed with a full day on the mountain in mind.

  • Carson Bib Pant

    $345

    Warm, flattering, and ideal for long days on the slopes. Our core insulated bib pant, designed with an adjustable fit and hidden pockets for cruising the slopes.

  • Lawrence Jacket

    $395

    Our core, insulated ski jacket. Designed intentionally for women, updated in a nylon ripstop with a sleek, shiny finish.

  • Isabel Soft Shell Bib Pant

    $375

    Our slim-fit soft shell bib pant, designed to be as flattering as it is functional.

  • Georgie Puffer Jacket

    $545

    Our ultra-warm puffer ski jacket, designed with all-weather performance and alpine style for slopes to après.

  • Hedy Belted Puffer

    $575

    Our polished, but technical belted ski puffer, designed with a fit-and-flare silhouette that delivers on waterproofing, recycled insulation and seriously chic looks.

  • Wheeler Parka

    $395

    Our ultimate puffer parka designed for the coldest conditions, like you never left the covers.

  • Murphy Ski Suit

    $695

    Our iconic, insulated one-piece ski suit, inspired by vintage racing-style suits.

In the bag: 1 insulated ski jacket

In the bag: 1 pair ski pants or bibs

Outerwear that handles weather shifts.

Your outerwear pieces should handle weather shifts while still feeling polished enough for a mountain weekend.

Down for a change in weather

More warmth. Less weight.

Our high-performance down puffer jacket with 700-fill-power RDS-certified down, a wind- and water-resistant recycled shell, and a removable hood for dependable warmth in cold conditions. The vest is built to stand the coldest conditions in style, with a high collar for lightweight warmth and easy layering. Shop the Louise Down Collection

Louise Down Jacket $395

Louise Down Vest $275

Red Louise Down Jacket
Rouge
Dark brown Louise Down Jacket
Americano
Light gray Louise Down Jacket worn with pale pants
Storm
Black Louise Down Jacket worn with blue pants
Black
Red Louise Down Vest over a dark long sleeve
Rouge
Dark brown Louise Down Vest worn with red pants
Americano
Black Louise Down Vest worn with blue leggings
Black

In the bag: 1 fleece midlayer

In the bag: 1 packable puffer

Midlayers for Warmth and Versatility

A great midlayer pulls double duty—on the mountain and at après.

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Pieper Fleece

$195

Midweight warmth that layers easily under a jacket or stands alone. Our cozy quarter-zip fleece, designed with performance durability and ultra-soft Sherpa fleece.

Olive Nellie Packable Puffer Jacket worn with blue pants

Nellie Packable Puffer Jacket

$225

Perfect for travel days, après, and chilly mornings. Our lightweight oversized puffer that packs into a travel pillow, designed for cooler conditions and active adventure.

Blue Chapelle Fleece Jacket worn with navy pants

Chapelle Fleece Jacket

$175

Our lightweight center-zip fleece, designed with ultra-soft durability, and performance water repellency for the ultimate versatile layer on hikes or styled for town.

Cream Chapelle Fleece Jacket with olive pants

Chapelle Fleece Jacket in Oat Milk/Silver Mink

$175

Also on the rail: the Chapelle Fleece Vest, $135, our lightweight center-zip fleece vest with ultra-soft comfort, durable water repellency, and versatile layering for hikes, travel, and town. Rebecca Half Zip Fleece, $125. The Pieper comes in XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 1X and 2X.

In the bag: Warm socks and neck gaiter

Accessories You’ll Be Glad You Packed

Small items make a big difference when you’re building a complete mountain weekend outfit for women.

  • Halfdays Ski Socks

    Warm without bulk.

  • Merino Gaiter

    Easy warmth for skiing or walking through town.

  • Light Cushion Ski Sock

    $35

    Our merino-blend ski socks with light compression, to keep you warm and comfy long after your last run.

  • Polartec® Fleece Headband

    $45

    Designed to keep your ears warm and hair in check on chilly morning runs or post-slopes.

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Accessories
White Halfdays Ski Club sweatshirt worn with white pants
$95 Halfdays Ski Club Sweatshirt, made with 100% ultra-soft cotton.

Second Lift

Explore our collection of Pre-Loved styles

Pre-Loved products are Halfdays styles that have been returned, repaired or restored, at a discounted rate. All Pre-Loved orders are FINAL SALE.

Second Lift, the Halfdays Pre-Loved collection, is our way of offering gently used items at a discounted price. We carefully inspect each Pre-Loved item individually and assign one of three grades below based on its condition.

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  • Excellent: Like new, no visible signs of wear.
  • Very Good: Barely worn, plenty of life left. Some light signs of wear may be visible.
  • Good: Likely to show signs of wear, may have been repaired or restored.

olympian-founded.

Bye-bye, boys club.

After competing in men’s ski wear at the 2018 Winter Olympics, co-founder Kiley McKinnon had enough of the “unisex” fits truly meant for men and the unapproachability of the outdoor industry.

Frustrated by the lack of gear fit for women’s bodies, coupled with "hardcore" outdoor culture, Kiley came together with co-founders Ariana and Karelle to provide women with a better option for ski apparel, and to disrupt the male-dominated outdoor industry.

Since launching the brand in 2020, we’ve expanded into outdoor apparel for the mountain year-round, but ski is where everything started for us. It’s why we design technical products that can compete at the highest level of the sport, but can be worn by every level of skier: because everyone (!) deserves to own the mountain.

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olympian-founded, designed in colorado.
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The long halfday, 2020 to 2023

First tracks

  1. The startKiley and Ariana first meet and decide to start Halfdays together.
  2. January 2020Fitting our first products - peep the first iteration of our Aston Jacket!
  3. November 2020Official company launch day and our first shipments of product went out!
  4. January 2021Biggest Community ski meet up to date, with over 100 attendees in Breckenridge.
  5. November 2022Launched in Nordstrom. Surreal! Co-Founders Ariana and Kiley named Forbes 30 under 30.
  6. April 2023Launched our first spring/summer collection.
  7. August 2023Our first on-mountain campaign shoot in New Zealand.
  8. December 2023Hosted our first NYC Winter pop-up in SoHo on Crosby Street.
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The long halfday, 2024 to 2025

Flagship years

  1. February 2024Partnered with the Women of Winter non-profit organization in Big Sky.
  2. November 2024Launched in REI. A big one for us as a Colorado-based brand!
  3. December 2024Opened our first flagship store, on Walnut Street in Denver, CO.
  4. January 2025ILIA Beauty Collaboration - designed our ski kit in ILIA’s iconic Lip shade.
  5. October 2025Secured $10 Million in Series A Funding.
  6. November 2025HOKA collaboration - our slope-savvy spin on the HOKA Kaha 2 Frost Moc.
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  • Trail
  • Active
  • Snow

Ski is where everything started. The mountain is year-round.

Since launching the brand in 2020, we’ve expanded into outdoor apparel for the mountain year-round. On the trail: the Bastille Trail Pant, $135, a durable, protective trail pant with a nylon belt for performance support, and the GwenUV™ Jacket, $135, our lightweight, UPF 50 jacket with breathable mesh underarms.

Navy Hattie Bike Short worn with a navy top

Hattie Bike Short $75

Our thermo-regulating bike short, fabricated with brrr° cooling technology.

Light blue Hattie Bike Short in a one-piece look

Forget Me Not

Hyper-wicking fabric that keeps the skin cool and dry while you’re sweating on the trail.

Pale yellow Irene Pant on a model lifting one foot

Irene Pant $145

Four-way stretch, durable water repellency, and thoughtful details designed for effortless transitions from the mountain to après.

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brrr°®

Performs best during movement, travel, or long days outside.

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Active days

Designed for warm weather, high sun, and active days when staying cool matters most.

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MeltEffect™

Built for the hottest days, when lightweight, breathable fabrics matter most.

From group chat, to trail.

From mountain meetups to store pop-ups in a city near you, we’re getting more women outside together. Click the RSVP link for details on any of our upcoming events, and stay in the know by following us on Instagram @halfdays.

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Denver Sold out

Halfdays × Friends of Berthoud Pass: Ladies Backcountry + Avalanche Clinic

Thu, Oct 15 at 5:00 PM · 2609 Walnut St. Denver, CO 80205

Join Halfdays and Friends of Berthoud Pass at the Denver Flagship Store for an women’s introduction to backcountry preparedness and avalanche awareness, designed to help you build a stronger foundation before heading beyond the resort. No backcountry experience required. Just come curious.

After the clinic, stick around for a Sip + Shop from 7–7:30 PM with complimentary beverages + bites and an opportunity to try on the new Halfdays ski backcountry collection. Class begins at 5:00 PM and will run approximately 2 hours.

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Los Angeles Waitlist

Los Angeles: Halfdays x Gorpgirls Hike + Hang

Ticket Tier 1 $20. Ticket Tier 2 $60.

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Seattle Sold out

Seattle: Halfdays Community Walk with REI

And if you haven’t already, join us on Slack – our online community!

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Join The Slack Community

Subscribe to our email newsletter and text club to be the first in the know on community events, giveaways and get early access to our collection drops.

Find Halfdays IRL

Visit us in Denver!

The Halfdays Flagship Store is located at 2609 Walnut Street, Denver CO 80205. Store hours are Monday - Saturday from 10 AM - 7 PM Mountain Time, Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM Mountain Time.

If you are interested in hosting a private event with us at the store, please feel free to submit your request. Interested in carrying Halfdays at your store? Email us at wholesale@halfdays.com.

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Take Care of Your Gear—It’ll Take Care of You

Learning how to wash and care for your ski gear keeps you warm, dry, and confident on the mountain—especially when you’re just getting started. Most ski jackets only need washing once or twice per season, unless heavily soiled.

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Good gear deserves good care.

  1. Wash

    Wash the jacket according to our care instructions. Always use cold water and a technical fabric detergent, like Nikwax®.

  2. Dry

    After a good wash, be sure to fully dry the garment, either by hanging to dry or tumble drying on LOW heat.

  3. Heat

    Heat must be applied to the garment. After it is fully dry, put it back in the dryer for about 20 minutes to reactivate the DWR.

  4. Test

    Put the waterproofing to the test by lightly spraying your garment with water. You should see the water immediately bead up and roll off.

  5. Re-waterproof

    If water does not bead up after following the steps above, you’ll need to reapply the durable water repellent using a DWR product of your choice.

The fine print, tagged.

Standard

We offer free standard shipping for orders of $95+ destined within the contiguous US. Orders with standard shipping may take 2-3 business days to process before they are shipped.

Free 2-day shipping for Alaska and Hawaii is available on orders $200+.

Faster

Faster shipping for $35 (delivery in 2-3 business days once shipped).

Fastest

Fastest shipping for $60 (delivery in 1-2 business days once shipped).

Returns

Returns or exchanges can be submitted within 15 days of order delivery. There is a flat rate handling fee of $8.95 associated with all US returns.

For an instant exchange, we’ll place a $1 hold on your account. If the original item(s) are not returned within 28 days you will be charged in full for the exchange order.

We’re here to help.

We hope we can answer your questions below but if not, please feel free to reach out to us at heythere@halfdays.com.

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What is your warranty policy?
All of our products are covered against manufacturing defects by a two-year limited warranty, beginning from the date of delivery. For products purchased from us directly, the Halfdays team will review all warranty claims within 24 business hours.
Are your products PFAS-free?
We are proud to say that all Halfdays products in our main collection are completely free of PFAS.
How do I choose the right size?
Our outerwear generally runs true to size with room for a base layer underneath unless otherwise noted. If you’re still on the fence, you can check out our Size Chart, use the Find Your Size tool on any product page, or shoot us an email.
Do you offer a pro discount?
Yes, we do offer a professional discount to qualified individuals who currently work in the outdoor industry. If your application is approved, a member of our team will reach out within one week.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we now ship globally! We are unable to ship to APOs, FPOs, or DPOs at this time. International orders typically are delivered within 10-15 business days once shipped.
What payment methods do you accept?
We currently accept payments through most major credit cards, as well as Shop Pay and Afterpay. You can also check out using a Halfdays gift card or Store Credit.
What is Onward Checkout+?
Halfdays has partnered with Onward to provide our customers with carbon neutral shipping protection, as well as other benefits like free return shipping on US orders and a 90-day satisfaction guarantee.
How can I reach someone at Halfdays?
You can reach Halfdays Apparel by sending an email to heythere@halfdays.com or texting us at +1 650-284-2604. Our support team is available daily from 9 AM - 5 PM Mountain Time.

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The bag is packed.

  1. 1 merino base layer set
  2. 1 insulated ski jacket
  3. 1 pair ski pants or bibs
  4. 1 fleece midlayer
  5. 1 packable puffer
  6. Warm socks and neck gaiter

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