Steller's Ski Wear Thermoregulation-Focused Mountaineering Apparel Design
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Date
2022-03-20
Authors
Gilbert, Henry J.
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Publisher
University of Oregon
Abstract
This paper examines the role that apparel plays in ski mountaineering performance. At
this time, many top outdoor brands such as Patagonia, Black Diamond, and Arc’teryx design
apparel specific to backcountry skiing, ski touring, and ski mountaineering. These products are
designed to maximize athlete comfort, performance, and style.
This report incorporates analyses of these products, along with intellectual property
research, athlete interviews, and academic research to better understand how ski mountaineering
apparel can best help improve athlete performance, and where the current options can be
improved. It argues that the area with the most room for improvement is in thermoregulation.
This leads to the ultimate goal of this project: how could ski mountaineering outerwear
provide thermal comfort through a larger range of conditions?
Description
101 pages
Keywords
Ski mountaineering, outerwear, apparel, design, thermoregulation