The TourTech system includes a waterproof shell jacket, bib pants, a hybrid hooded mid-layer, and thermal tights.
Raide Research has launched its eagerly anticipated apparel collection specifically designed for ski touring, promising a comprehensive approach to create garments that perfectly complement their popular LF30 and LF40 ski packs, favorites among enthusiasts and testers.
In addition to its packs, Raide now introduces a complete line of ski touring gear, including a shell jacket, a mid-layer hooded jacket, thermal tights, and an updated version of the TourTech bib, all available in various colors and in both men's and women's sizes.
The two most notable additions to this new line are the TourTech Shell Jacket and the TourTech Hybrid Hoody mid-layer. The TourTech Shell stands out in the competitive ski jacket market for its focus on compressibility and breathability. Instead of Gore-Tex, designer Kyle Siegel opted for a proprietary fabric with a PFAS-free DWR coating for the outer layer, offering greater breathability than Gore-Tex Pro, albeit with a slight reduction in waterproofing.
Its functional and minimalist design is also reflected in the pocket arrangement, limited to two ample chest compartments compatible with harness use. Additionally, it incorporates an internal zipper that provides convenient and secure access to personal items—such as an avalanche transceiver.
Raide has positioned itself as one of the few brands thoroughly exploring a very specific segment of contemporary ski touring, which we could call “free-mo.” This style is characterized by descending technical terrain with a freeride aesthetic, even on days with significant vertical gain.
“Free-mo” merges elements of technical mountaineering, the speed ski touring typical of European tradition, and classic freeride, which combines speed, fluidity, and natural jumps. In recent years, this modality has gained considerable popularity in regions such as the Tetons, interior British Columbia, the Wasatch, and the Pacific Northwest, establishing itself as a modern, technical, and demanding expression of ski mountaineering.







