The Alpine gear guide

Everything you need to hit the slopes while keeping warm, staying safe and looking cool…

Words by: Harry Jarman

The Alpine gear guide

The 2026 season is set to be one of the best on record, with high snowfall predicted across the Alps. The season also sees a number of incredible hotel openings in many of the key resorts, so frankly there’s no reason to stay off the slopes.

Choosing which equipment to invest in can be daunting, however. Thankfully the Gentleman’s Journal team, with help from some very experienced skiers, have put together the ultimate alpine gear guide for you…

Whitelight Insulated Jacket

Peak Performance

Whitelight Insulated Jacket

£490.00

Few brands understand the balance between technical performance and understated Scandinavian design quite like Peak Performance. The Whitelight Insulated Jacket is built for long days on the mountain,

Brighton Base Layer

Tracksmith

Brighton Base Layer

£100.00

Looking for a base layer to stand the test of time? Try engineered Merino mesh: a soft, moisture-wicking blend that regulates temperature and is virtually impervious to odour.

S/PRO ALPHA C BOA 120

Salomon

S/PRO ALPHA C BOA 120

£560.00

A good pair of ski boots can transform a day on the mountain, and Salomon’s S/PRO ALPHA C BOA 120 makes a compelling case for upgrading yours. The BOA closure system replaces the conventional lower

Daily Snap-T pullover

Patagonia

Daily Snap-T pullover

£150.00

The OG of pullovers, made with 100% Regenerative Organic Certified fabric that’s exceptionally soft on the skin.

Seamless Lambswool Beanie 2.0

Mars Knitwear

Seamless Lambswool Beanie 2.0

£30.00

Proof that good alpine kit doesn’t necessarily need to come from an alpine brand. Made in Britain using premium lambswool, Mars Knitwear’s Seamless Beanie 2.0 is knitted in one continuous piece,

Guide gloves

Black Diamond

Guide gloves

£160.00

These guide gloves offer optimal balance of dexterity, durability and insulation for hard duty on super-cold days.

Heritage Skis

Bomber

Heritage Skis

£1,967.58

If there is such a thing as the gentleman’s ski, this might be it. Bomber’s Heritage series takes its cues from the elegant wooden skis of the 1930s and 1940s, combining beautiful teak topsheets with

“A refined choice for carving pistes—and cutting a dash après.”

SK5 Expert Men skiing knee-high socks

Falke

SK5 Expert Men skiing knee-high socks

POA

These boast a moisture-wicking three-layer construction to keep feet dry and blister-free.

Heron Glacier sunglasses

Vallon

Heron Glacier sunglasses

£116.00

Equipped with mirrored Cat. 4 lenses and genuine leather side shields, these offer maximum alpine protection and remain the go-to choice for record-breaking mountaineers and ski tourers. They also

Skidoo Next Ski Jacket

Napapijri

Skidoo Next Ski Jacket

£350.00

Perfect for those more relaxed days on the slopes, offering wind protection while maintaining breathability. Also uses Recco technology to help tracking in case of avalanches.

Jetforce Pro 10L avalanche airbag pack

Black Diamond

Jetforce Pro 10L avalanche airbag pack

£848.00

Small and light, with multiple deployments and automatic deflation. It also has room for everything you need on the slopes.

Skirner jacket

Klattermusen

Skirner jacket

£550.00

The perfect shell jacket. Made from bio-based polyamide in a tough three-layer construction, it offers complete waterproofing with taped seams and reinforcements on the shoulders.

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Apple

Apple Watch Ultra 3

£749.00

The king of the adventure smart watch, the Ultra 3 offers a whole host of functions which are useful on the slopes, not to mention Emergency SOS in case you get into trouble.

Vik Windpro gloves

66 North

Vik Windpro gloves

£55.00

Made from Polartec Wind Pro stretch fabric, these are great for warmer days on the piste — and you can use your phone without having to take them off.

“For warmer days on the piste when you want freedom of movement — and the ability to check your phone without breaking stride.”

Tor Spherical helmet

Giro

Tor Spherical helmet

£299.00

Sender IN hybrid jacket

Mammut

Sender IN hybrid jacket

£185.00

This versatile layer works under a hardshell or as a standalone. Its synthetic fill is made from recycled rope offcuts; outer fabric is made from recycled wind-repellent fabric.

Line Miner Pro M Snow Goggles

Oakley

Line Miner Pro M Snow Goggles

£317.00

These offer a 20% wider view than most snow goggles, and come with extra lenses for different light conditions.

Alberni reversible fleece bomber

Canada Goose

Alberni reversible fleece bomber

£850.00

We love this reversible fleece from Canada Goose: perfect for keeping warm and looking great.

And once your kit is dialled in, be sure to read more in The ski chalets you should be renting this season, because where you recover matters almost as much as how you ski.

The Alpine gear guide

Everything you need to hit the slopes while keeping warm, staying safe and looking cool…

Words by: Harry Jarman

The Alpine gear guide

The 2026 season is set to be one of the best on record, with high snowfall predicted across the Alps. The season also sees a number of incredible hotel openings in many of the key resorts, so frankly there’s no reason to stay off the slopes.

Choosing which equipment to invest in can be daunting, however. Thankfully the Gentleman’s Journal team, with help from some very experienced skiers, have put together the ultimate alpine gear guide for you…

Whitelight Insulated Jacket

Peak Performance

Whitelight Insulated Jacket

£490.00

Few brands understand the balance between technical performance and understated Scandinavian design quite like Peak Performance. The Whitelight Insulated Jacket is built for long days on the mountain,

Brighton Base Layer

Tracksmith

Brighton Base Layer

£100.00

Looking for a base layer to stand the test of time? Try engineered Merino mesh: a soft, moisture-wicking blend that regulates temperature and is virtually impervious to odour.

S/PRO ALPHA C BOA 120

Salomon

S/PRO ALPHA C BOA 120

£560.00

A good pair of ski boots can transform a day on the mountain, and Salomon’s S/PRO ALPHA C BOA 120 makes a compelling case for upgrading yours. The BOA closure system replaces the conventional lower

Daily Snap-T pullover

Patagonia

Daily Snap-T pullover

£150.00

The OG of pullovers, made with 100% Regenerative Organic Certified fabric that’s exceptionally soft on the skin.

Seamless Lambswool Beanie 2.0

Mars Knitwear

Seamless Lambswool Beanie 2.0

£30.00

Proof that good alpine kit doesn’t necessarily need to come from an alpine brand. Made in Britain using premium lambswool, Mars Knitwear’s Seamless Beanie 2.0 is knitted in one continuous piece,

Guide gloves

Black Diamond

Guide gloves

£160.00

These guide gloves offer optimal balance of dexterity, durability and insulation for hard duty on super-cold days.

Heritage Skis

Bomber

Heritage Skis

£1,967.58

If there is such a thing as the gentleman’s ski, this might be it. Bomber’s Heritage series takes its cues from the elegant wooden skis of the 1930s and 1940s, combining beautiful teak topsheets with

“A refined choice for carving pistes—and cutting a dash après.”

SK5 Expert Men skiing knee-high socks

Falke

SK5 Expert Men skiing knee-high socks

POA

These boast a moisture-wicking three-layer construction to keep feet dry and blister-free.

Heron Glacier sunglasses

Vallon

Heron Glacier sunglasses

£116.00

Equipped with mirrored Cat. 4 lenses and genuine leather side shields, these offer maximum alpine protection and remain the go-to choice for record-breaking mountaineers and ski tourers. They also

Skidoo Next Ski Jacket

Napapijri

Skidoo Next Ski Jacket

£350.00

Perfect for those more relaxed days on the slopes, offering wind protection while maintaining breathability. Also uses Recco technology to help tracking in case of avalanches.

Jetforce Pro 10L avalanche airbag pack

Black Diamond

Jetforce Pro 10L avalanche airbag pack

£848.00

Small and light, with multiple deployments and automatic deflation. It also has room for everything you need on the slopes.

Skirner jacket

Klattermusen

Skirner jacket

£550.00

The perfect shell jacket. Made from bio-based polyamide in a tough three-layer construction, it offers complete waterproofing with taped seams and reinforcements on the shoulders.

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Apple

Apple Watch Ultra 3

£749.00

The king of the adventure smart watch, the Ultra 3 offers a whole host of functions which are useful on the slopes, not to mention Emergency SOS in case you get into trouble.

Vik Windpro gloves

66 North

Vik Windpro gloves

£55.00

Made from Polartec Wind Pro stretch fabric, these are great for warmer days on the piste — and you can use your phone without having to take them off.

“For warmer days on the piste when you want freedom of movement — and the ability to check your phone without breaking stride.”

Tor Spherical helmet

Giro

Tor Spherical helmet

£299.00

Sender IN hybrid jacket

Mammut

Sender IN hybrid jacket

£185.00

This versatile layer works under a hardshell or as a standalone. Its synthetic fill is made from recycled rope offcuts; outer fabric is made from recycled wind-repellent fabric.

Line Miner Pro M Snow Goggles

Oakley

Line Miner Pro M Snow Goggles

£317.00

These offer a 20% wider view than most snow goggles, and come with extra lenses for different light conditions.

Alberni reversible fleece bomber

Canada Goose

Alberni reversible fleece bomber

£850.00

We love this reversible fleece from Canada Goose: perfect for keeping warm and looking great.

And once your kit is dialled in, be sure to read more in The ski chalets you should be renting this season, because where you recover matters almost as much as how you ski.