Brand History

Hot Chillys® started in 1984 after three guys from Cali who loved Mexico, skiing, in the boot ski pants and a cold cerveza jotted down some ideas on a cocktail napkin. 

The result was the very first body fit base layer, appropriately called "The Original". It was a stretch product made from a blend of wool and polypropylene, and packaged in a bright yellow can. Now, over 30 years later, the updated version of this same product, Micro-Elite Chamois, is still one of our best sellers and still comes packaged in a can! 

Our Mission

We've tried a lot of things over the years, but our mission remains the same — to engineer the most advanced performance products possible so you can focus on having fun. Beyond the food and drink, it's about the friends, the time on the mountain, and pushing yourself in the outdoors. We are a company that doesn't think the party should end when the final icicle falls or the last snow-cap melts. Life is a fiesta and should be celebrated all year long. Hot Chillys® is more than a product that works; it is a mindset that reaches beyond the slopes.

Today, Hot Chillys® product line consists of a wide variety of base layers, socks and patented face masks — all with one thing in common: To keep you warm, dry, comfortable, and looking good so you can focus on whatever activity makes you happy.