Guide: Choose the right headlamp for skiing & snowboarding

HEADLAMP GUIDE

Skiing & Snowboarding

Choose the right headlamp for Skiing

How much light you need for skiing depends on the terrain and your speed. When ski touring uphill at a slower pace, you need less brightness than when skiing downhill at high speed.

Tips when choosing a headlamp for skiing

BRIGHTNESS

For ski touring, the brightness you need depends on the difficulty of the terrain. 1,500 lumens is enough for the ascent (and often even less), while 2,500–3,400 lumens is recommended for more technical descents. For high-speed skiing and snowboarding in steeper terrain, we recommend 3,400 lumens, or 10,000 lumens to turn night into day.

BURN TIME & WEIGHT

Pick a small and light battery (S) for short ski tours to avoid unnecessary weight, and a larger one (M) for longer days. For skiing and snowboarding, a larger battery (M) is recommended since higher brightness combined with cold conditions drains the battery faster.

SAVE BATTERY

Cold weather reduces battery performance. Keep the battery warm in a pocket. When ski touring, dim the light on ascents or easier sections to make it last longer.