Kari Traa Rose High Waist Capri Baselayer Pant

The Kari Traa Rose High Waist Capri merino baselayer bottom stops just below the knee so there's no fabric bunching inside a ski or snowboard boot, and it keeps the high-rise waist and slim cut of the full-length version. The result is a smooth, uncluttered layer that disappears under everything you put on over it.

Why we like it:

Anyone who has fought a wrinkled baselayer inside a stiff boot cuff will appreciate the below-knee hem. It's a small design decision that removes an annoyance most skiers just learn to live with.

Features and Functions:

Kari Traa builds the capri from 100% merino wool fiber that is IWTO-certified, traceable, and non-mulesing. Merino is the reason it keeps insulating even if you've sweated through it, and it resists picking up odor over several days of use. The jacquard-knit elastic waistband carries the KT Nordic pattern, and stretch fabric mapping adds give across the hip and knee so the hem stays where it belongs instead of creeping up your calf. Flatlock seams and topstitch detailing keep the interior smooth where a boot cuff or pant leg presses in.

Fit and Sizing:

Cut slim through the hip and thigh, this one sits right against the skin with no extra volume to bunch. The high rise keeps the waistband above a pant or bib waistline, and sizing holds true to the rest of the Rose line.

Bottom Line:

Skiers and riders who find full-length bottoms fussy at the boot cuff are in for a treat, thanks to the winning combo of merino wool and a fun knit jacquard.