Ski Season Guide — Northern Hemisphere 2026/27
Where to Rent Luxury Ski Wear for Europe, Japan, USA & Canada
Europe, Japan, the USA and Canada each ask for a slightly different ski wardrobe, and none of them require you to own one. Here's where luxury skiwear rental makes sense for each destination, and how to book yours from Australia before you fly.
Why Rent for an International Trip
One Wardrobe, Wherever Winter Takes You
If your ski trips take you beyond Thredbo and Perisher, packing a full designer wardrobe for every destination gets expensive fast, and it doesn't always suit the conditions. A day of Niseko powder calls for something different to an afternoon on the terrace in Courchevel or a lodge lunch in Aspen.
2nd LANE's Northern Hemisphere season is now open for bookings, so you can rent luxury ski wear in Australia, have it delivered before you fly, and wear it across Europe, Japan, the USA or Canada, then post it back once you're home. Here's how to think about each region.
Europe
Courchevel, Val d'Isère, St Moritz, Zermatt, Verbier, Chamonix, Dolomites
An Alpine season moves between the piste, lunch on the terrace and dinner in the village, so the wardrobe has to work just as hard off the mountain as on it. A tailored suit from Bogner or Fusalp for skiing, paired with elevated knitwear for après, covers the whole trip without a second suitcase.
Browse our ski suits, Fusalp and Bogner collections, or see the full Europe destination guide.
Japan
Niseko, Hakuba, Furano
Japan's reputation for the lightest, deepest powder in the world comes with genuinely heavy, daily snowfall, so this is one destination where warmth and waterproofing matter more than anywhere else. A technical ski jacket and snow boots built for powder days are worth prioritising over the lighter pieces that suit a European terrace.
Shop ski jackets, snow boots and Moon Boot for après-ski, or read more in the Japan destination guide.
"Renting the right wardrobe for each destination beats packing the same suit for every mountain."2nd LANE Skiwear Hire
USA
Aspen, Vail, Park City, Jackson Hole
These resort towns are as much about the après-ski scene as the skiing itself, lodge lunches, gallery walks and evenings by the fire all call for a wardrobe that looks considered off the mountain, not just on it. A statement one-piece suit or a coordinated jacket-and-knit combination carries the whole day.
Explore Perfect Moment, knitwear and après-ski pieces for your USA trip.
Canada
Whistler, Banff, Lake Louise
Big mountain terrain and genuinely long, cold winters make Canada one of the more demanding destinations on this list, a proper designer ski suit and layered knitwear earn their keep here. Cordova, one of the labels in our collection, was founded in Whistler, which makes it a fitting choice for a Canadian season on the mountain that shaped it.
Booking From Australia
How the Rental Works for an Overseas Trip
2nd LANE ships within Australia and New Zealand. For an international trip, that means booking your wardrobe to arrive before you fly out, then posting it back via Express Post once you're home, so your rental period should cover your full time away, not just the days on snow. Rental periods run from 4 to 30 days, and full detail is in our Shipping & Returns policy.
For the complete destination-by-destination guide, including designer brands, luxury ski suits, and frequently asked questions about booking for Europe, Japan, the USA and Canada, see the Northern Hemisphere ski wear rental page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Renting for a Northern Hemisphere Trip
Can I rent luxury skiwear in Australia for a trip to Europe, Japan, the USA or Canada?
Yes. 2nd LANE ships within Australia before you fly, so your rented wardrobe travels with you to any Northern Hemisphere destination.
How long can I keep a rental for an overseas trip?
Rental periods run from 4 to 30 days. Book to cover your full time away, not just the days you're actually skiing, since the item needs to be posted back once you're home.
Does the same ski suit work for Japan and Europe?
Not ideally. Japan's heavy daily snowfall calls for warmer, more waterproof pieces, while a European terrace season leans on a tailored suit and elevated knitwear for après.
How do I return my rental after an international trip?
Once you're back in Australia, you post the item back via Express Post. Full detail is in our Shipping & Returns policy.
Northern Hemisphere Season
Bookings are open for Europe, Japan, the USA and Canada.
Wherever your next winter takes you, reserve your ski wardrobe now and we'll have it ready before you fly.
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