We've put together our product selections by activity for skiing, if you're passionate about off-piste skiing and freeride holds no fear for you, you've come to the right place — here you'll find all the gear you need for your next ski adventures.
The most comfortable ride with CimAlp Freeride clothing
If you're looking to kit yourself out with freeride clothing, you've come to the right place! Everything has been designed to offer you a range of quality freeride clothing providing maximum safety and of comfort.
You'll find well-cut freeride ski trousers, warm and comfortable ski jackets, cutting-edge ski sunglasses and goggles, as well as ski gloves and freeride ski base layers for great insulation. Everything you need to put together your freeride ski pack with ease!
What is freeride?
Freeride is the same discipline as skiing or snowboarding, but practised off-piste.
How to dress for off-piste skiing and freeride?
To be fully prepared and make the most of your technical powder sessions off-piste, here are a few dressing tips:
- Pull on a breathable and comfortable thermal base layer that will give you great freedom of movement and which will be perfectly breathable
- For your mid layer, opt for a warm jacket — either a lightweight down jacket or a stretch fleece jacket
- Complete your freeride outfit with a waterproof and breathable jacket that will protect you from wind and snow
An outfit of this type will protect you and remain adaptable to variable weather conditions.
If you prefer an "all-in-one" outfit, go for our premium ski jackets designed for intense and technical skiing!
What is the difference between freestyle and freeride?
Freestyle is a discipline focused on performing tricks, practised in a snowpark. Freeride, on the other hand, is off-piste skiing and, while jumps are incorporated into descents, they are not its main objective.
What safety equipment do you need for freeride?
- The avalanche transceiver
Thanks to its speed of operation in the event of an avalanche, the avalanche transceiver (AVD) has proven to be a highly effective safety device. It allows you to detect and be detected.
It allows you to pinpoint the exact location of the victim. The probe is a folding pole used to probe a victim buried under the snow surface after an avalanche.
The shovel is used to dig and quickly free the victim. They come in recycled aluminium, plastic and carbon, where the weight of the shovel can be a deciding factor. Note that those with an optimal grip and a long telescopic handle are the most effective.
How to assess risks in freeride?
To start, familiarise yourself with the terrain and local conditions. Research popular routes, terrain features, avalanche risk zones, rocky areas, and so on. Check the avalanche bulletin regularly — it will give you crucial information about avalanche risk in the area and help you plan your outing based on current conditions. Make sure you have the necessary safety equipment, such as an avalanche transceiver (AVD), a shovel and a probe. Always be aware of weather changes and evolving conditions during your outing. Assess slopes and choose routes suited to your level and the day's conditions. Where possible, practise freeride in a group and maintain constant contact with one another. Follow group safety rules, such as spacing between skiers, communication and emergency planning. If you have any doubt about conditions or your safety, trust your instincts and call off your outing. Safety always comes before performance. If you are new to the discipline, it is recommended that you go out with professionals or take specific training courses to acquire the necessary skills.
If you'd like to explore more of our outfits, check out our selection for alpine skiing, our selection of ski touring outfits or our cross-country skiing and skating outfits.