The original 1938 Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol relied on authentic knitwear for warmth and temperature regulation. Designed to capture the performance and comfort of traditional patrol sweaters, the Patrol Knit is comprised of Italian spun merino fibers who properties deliver exceptional protection and moisture wicking characteristics. The classic V-neck and British Millerain waxed cotton paneling deliver a classic garment presentation, coupled with attributes of timeless quality and durability.
100% Extrafine Italian Merino is incredibly soft, warm and moisture wicking.
Water resistant pocket at chest for easy access and dry storage with integrated sunglasses pocket.
Reinforced British Millerain waxed cotton Sahara 6 shoulder panels in high wear areas: at the shoulders and elbows.
On-mountain trial: Put it to the test in the mountains for 100 days and return it with no questions asked if it does not meet your standards of quality, craftsmanship, or durability.
Long has been the presence of knitwear within the sport of skiing. A timeless technology, knitwear has protected alpinists since the advent of skiing in Norway during the middle ages. Early mountain travelers, relying on long wooden skis for efficient winter mobility, found the combination of woolen fibers and the comfortable ergonomics of knitted yards to make for an ideal combination of external protection, internal warmth, and optimal range of motion.
This same appreciation for knitwear’s unique qualities were eventually also embraced by the world’s first Ski Patrol founded at Mount Mansfield, Vermont in 1938. Worn as dense mid-layers and evolving to include additional elements of utility such as easily accessible pockets and reinforced paneling, Alps & Meters embraces the knitwear narrative embedded in alpine sport to introduce the Patrol Knit.
An authentic ski sweater designed to adhere to the classic principles of heavy gauge knitwear, the Patrol Knit considers the performance needs of Mount Mansfield’s inaugural class of Patrollers while ensuring a Forged Performance upgrade of such genuine garments through the addition of a contemporary technologies aimed to aid those who, today continue, to uphold the legacy of the National Ski Patrol’s dedication to 80 years of winter safety and service.
