An Oasis is a state of mind.
A moment of calm where everything else falls away and you’re left with nothing but focus. We all find it differently. Maybe on the trail as you reach the summit, or on the mountain before you drop in.
Ruby Star Andrews, Olympic Freeskier
"I like to try to get in a flow state...your body knows what to do. Time definitely slow down. It’s a feeling of ultimate focus but also not focus at the same time. You’re really present. This is my Oasis."
Ruby Star Andrews, Olympic Freeskier
"I like to try to get in a flow state...your body knows what to do. Time definitely slow down. It’s a feeling of ultimate focus but also not focus at the same time. You’re really present. This is my Oasis."
Ben Barclay, Olympic Freeskier
"Being able to ski whatever is presented to you. Being able to embrace different types of skiing. As soon as I drop, all I hear is white noise. This is my Oasis."
Ben Barclay, Olympic Freeskier
"Being able to ski whatever is presented to you. Being able to embrace different types of skiing. As soon as I drop, all I hear is white noise. This is my Oasis."
Close to skin. Closer to your element.
Performance is not always about pushing harder. For Olympians Ruby and Ben, it begins when the body settles, focus sharpens and everything else falls away. Across New Zealand’s most demanding terrain, 100% merino wool works quietly next to skin, helping them stay regulated, undistracted and fully in their element.
For 30 years, icebreaker has trusted merino because it works with the body. Temperature regulation, moisture management and natural odour resistance help remove distraction, making the base layer a quiet foundation for focus when conditions demand it.
