Dale of Norway Albertville Sweater - Men's Offwhite Blue Shadow, XL

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I love a sweater with a real story behind it, and the Albertville doesn't disappoint. The heavyweight wool is noticeably warmer than most knit layers I own, and the loose fit means I can pull it on over anything. The six-color pattern is the kind of detail that makes people ask where you got it.""Dale of Norway's Albertville Sweater traces its design directly to the sweater worn by the French Olympic team at the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville — a piece of alpine history knitted into a heavyweight wool pullover built to last. The six-color Norwegian fair isle pattern is intricate without being fussy, and the loose fit pulls on easily over a base layer or a flannel for cold mornings in the mountains. Wool this heavy holds warmth through long walks between buildings and slow afternoons with a drink in hand. The crew neck and T-sleeve keep the silhouette clean and unfussy — exactly what a sweater this well-made deserves."

Price: $429.95 from Backcountry