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Chemmy Alcott: 'My favourite ski outfits this winter'
With a busy life as a television presenter, ski coach, mum and brand ambassador for EcoSki, Chemmy Alcott manages to rack up 16 weeks on skis every winter — so needs many outfits for the slopes.
The Winter Olympian is entirely committed to making our sport of skiing more sustainable, so every season, Chemmy rents the latest, most environmentally conscious kit from EcoSki before returning it in the spring to be resold as ‘pre-loved’.
Chemmy manages to total an incredible 95 days on skis in the mountains every winter, and not only does she needs to look the part but she also needs to be ready for any weather, to. That means warm days, cold days, snowy days, ski touring days, downhill days, hours spent standing around while filming and content creating, hosting or coaching. Or even those days just playing around on the slopes with her husband Dougie and their two boys in the family’s favourite ski resort of Flaine.
So this season, our favourite Winter Olympian will be travelling with the following this season (or maybe wearing around town – according to her Instagram!). We’ve listed details of how to rent or buy each item — and of course don’t forget to check out all the kit for sale in our pre-owned section, too.
Outfit 1 — Ski into après with Protest
How to rent: minimum four days £35, additional days £5/day (rent here)
How to rent: minimum four days £27.50, additional days £2.75/day (rent here)
“I love the bib pants, they keep you so warm around the middle and the metallic jacket is a really glam, on-trend look this winter,” says Chemmy. “The jacket is insulated and warm, plus it is quite short so translates to après really well.”
Outfit 2 – Amundsen winter warmer
RRP £659.99 (buy here)
RRP £469.99 (buy here)
“This retro-styled, recycled down jacket is so warm,” says Chemmy, “but it’s really versatile as the arms zip off and the hood is removable, too. The corduroy pants (with a waterproof, insulated seat) are really fun and look so different on the slopes,” says Chemmy.
Outfit 3 – Sustainable statement with Houdini
Houdini High Performance Shell jacket and pant bundle
How to rent: minimum four days £129.90, additional days £9.99/day (rent here)
“I love that this is waterproof shell kit is merino — and the blue looks really great in the mountains and it’s a game changer for sustainability, too,” says Chemmy. “I layer this one up underneath.”
Outfit 4 – Inclusive sizing from Halti
How to rent: minimum four days £38.50, additional days £3.85/day (rent here)
“This Halti jacket is really comfy and unusually warm for a shell,” says Chemmy. “I also love the fact that it’s available from XXS to 3XL and the matching pants are available in longer length leg — we need more ski brands to cater for different sizes.”
Outfit 5 – Pink to make the lifties wink from Halti
How to rent: minimum four days £38, additional days £3.80/day (rent here)
Halti Trusty W DX ski pant (available also in black, and in a long leg)
How to rent: minimum four days £32, additional days £3.20/day (rent here)
“This bright, bright pink stands out wherever you are – I’ve been wearing mine on my bike when picking the kids up from school! Again, available in sizes XXS to 3XL, which is brilliant to see,” says Chemmy.
Outfit 6 – Rab for technical ski days
Rab Khroma Kinetic jacket (RRP £340)
How to rent: minimum four days £47, additional days £4.70/day (rent here)
How to rent: minimum four days £33, additional days £3.30/day (rent here)
How to rent: minimum four days £52, additional days £5.20/day (rent here)
“This kit from the British brand Rab is brilliant for the more technical days, such as when I’m ski touring. I’ve chosen a shell jacket and pants that I can use as part of a layering system, as well as an insulated jacket for when I need that bit of extra warmth,” says Chemmy. “The muted colours are great on the slopes when I need a day off work and to blend in a little more.”
Outfit 7 – Reversible Picture
How to rent: minimum four days £15, additional days £1.50/day (rent here)
How to rent: minimum four days £25, additional days £2.50/day (rent here)
“This ski jacket is incredible value and it has a secret — as well as being made entirely from recycled polyester, it is reversible, so you get two jackets for the price of one, brilliant!” says Chemmy. “Not only can you cut down on packing but you have a completely different outfit to wear at night.”
Outfit 8 – Insulated Planks
How to rent: minimum four days £39, additional days £3.90/day (rent here)
Planks All-time insulated pants
How to rent: minimum four days £25, additional days £2.50/day (rent here)
“Although this is a down jacket it is really flattering jacket, with slightly cinched in waist and a longer length that also helps make it really warm on the slopes,” says Chemmy. “There are many different matching pants, all at a great rental price, but I love the red – any chance to stand out!”
Outfit 9 – Lilac Yuki bib outfit
How to rent: minimum four days £42, additional days £4.20/day (rent here)
Yuki Threads Brooklyn Bib & Brace
How to rent: minimum four days £37, additional days £3.70/day (rent here)
‘I love the colourway on this outfit, and I’m always a fan of bib pants – they keep you so warm around the middle, which is essential during long days filming on the slopes,” says Chemmy.
Check out Chemmy’s video on Instagram testing all the EcoSki outfits.