About this product
The Product
The KariTraa Smekker High Waist Base Layer Pant is 100% merino wool — 18.5-micron fiber at 190gsm — so it's genuinely lightweight and genuinely warm. Merino at this fineness sits right against skin without itch, manages moisture on the uphill, and stays warm even when damp. The Jacquard-knit panels run in different patterns across the leg, creating flattering lines. It's a base layer that doesn't look like one.
What we Like
The high waist and wide waistband are real standouts here. No gap between your pants and your top when you're bending into boots or reaching for poles. Flatlock seams throughout mean nothing bunches or rubs under a shell. The wool handles odor on its own, so a long weekend doesn't require a wash every night. Worth noting: at 190gsm this is a lighter-weight wool layer, better suited to active days than standing around in the cold. If you run warm or tend to layer up anyway, that's the sweet spot.
Available in Black and Cocoa Powder. Pairs well with the rest of the women's base layer lineup if you want a matching top.
Why Willi's
We've been helping skiers and riders get their layering right for over 50 years, across three Pittsburgh-area locations. Stop in and we'll help you figure out whether the Smekker weight fits your plans, or point you to something heavier if you need it.
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