Pick the Perfect Winter Jacket

Whether you're shredding the slopes, conquering the backcountry, or just strolling around town, there's a jacket for every occasion. Let's talk about this top-tier trio: shell jackets, insulated jackets, and fashionable yet warm jackets!

Shell Jackets for Touring
Picture this: You're scaling a steep mountain, surrounded by untouched, pristine snow, breathing in the crisp, alpine air. Your heart races as you ascend, but guess what? Your shell jacket is keeping you cool, calm, and collected! This means a shell that is a breathable fabric and has pit sips to provide airflow when you need it. You also want a material that blocks out the elements so you stay warm and dry no matter how windy and/or snowy the weather turns.

Here are a couple jackets that we HIGHLY recommend:

The North Face Spectre Hybrid Shell Jacket

Helly Hansen Sogn Shell 2.0 Jacket

Insulated Jackets for Downhill

What's the secret to staying cozy on those fast and freezing descents on the mountain? Insulated jackets! Despite their warmth, insulated jackets can be sleek and not bulky at all. You can carve through powder and perform your best tricks without feeling like the Michelin Man. Consider a jacket that has armpit ventilation zips because you can easily work up a sweat even with a chairlift doing the uphill work for you. We also recommend one that has at least a couple zipper pockets for holding keys, phone, snacks, ski passes, etc. while you're on the mountain.

Here are our top picks:

Mountain Hardwear Firefall Insulated Jacket

The North Face NFZ Insulated Jacket

Parkas

When you’re not adventuring in the mountains, you need a jacket that's equal parts style and substance. That's where fashionable jackets with a comfortable twist come in. A jacket that can go from a snowy city street into the office or your favorite happy hour spot needs to be water and wind resistant while still looking sleek. 

Here’s a couple of our favorite every-day jackets:

The North Face Metropolis Parka

Jack Wolfskin Falster Harbour 3-in-1 Jacket 

Whether you're tackling the mountains, hitting the slopes, or simply embracing the city life, your jacket is your ultimate companion. Here's to staying warm all winter long!