ski jacket

Tried and true since 2008, The Bellows has proven to be a durable jacket capable of discretely holding at least a six-pack of beer.

A ski jacket doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, it should be the simplest thing. All a ski jacket needs to do is keep you warm and dry and fit well. While the Arc’teryx Sidewinder SV Jacket is not insulated, it will keep you warm by keeping you dry and protected from the wind. It also fits well and has a hood suitable for a Jedi Knight, which, you know, will fit around your helmet nicely. If you’re shopping for a coat that will let you be comfortable while being active in the mountains, this waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX® jacket is one worth taking a closer look at.

In my recent search for a new ski jacket I came across the Spyder Power Jacket, fully equipped with insulation, breathability and waterproofing. Naturally, I went with black on black to compliment the other half of my ninja get-up. You might not guess from the minimalist design but the Power jacket it packing some serious functionality.

When living and riding in Jackson Hole, you quickly find out that you need a quality, reliable shell to combat the harsh winter weather and copious amounts of powder. The Powderhorn Corbet Jacket offers that and much more.

Choosing the right down jacket is not the easiest task these days. Some are big and bulky, while others are thin and lightweight. Some work as mid layers and some work well as standalone pieces. I’m generally into down jackets like DNA’s Doc Jacket.

Oakley and Seth Morrison prove that athlete contributions to outerwear construction can create something very special. The Sethmo is by far one of the best jackets of the season and can easily compete against some of the most technical outerwear companies on the market.