From Ascent To Descent: Klättermusen Launches Its First Dedicated Freeride Collection With 'The Signal'

After five decades of developing equipment for moving up and through the mountains, the Swedish mountaineering brand is applying that experience to the way down, introducing its first dedicated freeride collection. Launching 15th October, the collection is built for the distinct demands of backcountry freeride skiing and snowboarding, bringing Klättermusen's approach to protection, durability and freedom of movement into a new environment and a different frequency.

The Signal captures the moment when speed sharpens perception and the mountain stops feeling like terrain. Where mountaineering equipment is often optimised for continuous movement and sustained output, freeride demands comfort across a wider range of activity levels. Riders need weather protection and freedom of movement during the descent, but also effective ventilation and enough flexibility to adjust layers during transitions and periods of exposure.

That required Klättermusen to reconsider both fit and material constructions. The freeride collection introduces a roomier silhouette, creating space for additional layers and allowing air to move more freely within the garment system. At the same time, the kit maintains the softness, flexibility and low-noise feel associated with Klättermusen equipment.

Leading the collection is Meile, Klättermusen's first insulated freeride shell system. Central to Meile are material technologies developed by Klättermusen itself. Its lightweight two-layer construction combines Cutan, Klättermusen's proprietary waterproof and ventilating fabric technology, with Oculus® Forte, part of the brand's own family of polyester fabrics developed to its requirements for performance and quality.

"One of the central design challenges was creating more structure and protective air space without losing the comfort, quietness and freedom of movement we are known for," says Isabelle Liahaugen, Head of Design & Development. "A freeride garment needs to feel protective without becoming stiff or restrictive."

The shell fabric is made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester and finished with a fluorocarbon-free durable water repellent. Thermore® Ecodown insulation- also made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester - provides a soft and durable alternative to down, designed to retain its thermal performance over time. On the pants, Klättermusen's proprietary Duracoat™ treatment reinforces the knees, seat and inner legs without adding extra seams or restricting movement.

Alongside Meile, the Brage 2.0 Jacket and Salopette provide a non-insulated alternative for riders who prefer to build their own layering system. Brage prioritises adaptability across changing temperatures and output levels, while Meile combines weather protection and insulation in a single system.

Brage 2.0 uses a three-layer version of Klättermusen's proprietary Cutan® technology, paired with an Oculus® Forte face fabric made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester. Duracoat™ reinforcement protects exposed areas, while ventilation, a helmet-compatible hood, snow gaiters and integrated RECCO® reflectors support demanding days beyond the resort.

The new Gimle Hoodie provides a lightweight technical midlayer with a high warmth-to-weight ratio. Its lofted Wuru Light fabric combines 61% post-consumer recycled polyester, 30% wool and 9% polyamide, balancing natural warmth with breathability, quick-drying performance and durability. A close-fitting hood sits comfortably beneath a helmet, while its relaxed cut supports unrestricted movement and easy layering.

Completing the collection, the Gyme Backpack is available in 25- and 35-litre versions for full-day technical mountain missions. Its Retina® Light Seawastex fabric is made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyamide, while ski attachments, quick-release ice-axe toggles and a separate safety compartment keep essential equipment secure and accessible throughout the day.

A significant part of the collection's development took place with Klättermusen Experiences in Nuvsvåg, Northern Norway. Working alongside mountain guides and their guests provided direct feedback from people spending consecutive days in real mountain conditions. The wider development process also involved Klättermusen's testers and own technical designers, many of whom are passionate skiers and snowboarders. The finished collection is the result of collaboration between users, guides, testers and the design team rather than one fixed idea of what freeride should look like. Equipment that supports the experience rather than defining it.

Together, Meile, Gimle, Brage 2.0 and Gyme form Klättermusen's first dedicated freeride collection: a complete system for changing temperatures, exposed conditions and the moment when the mountain begins to reveal a different frequency.

The Signal and the Klättermusen FW26 freeride collection launches on 15 October 2026.