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2016's Best Ski Jackets and PantsColumbia A Basin Ripper Shell and Jump Off Cargo PantsAtomic Treeline Pure Jacket and PantsBergans of Norway Bladet Jacket and Hafslo PantsFlylow Men's Lab Coat and Compound PantEddie Bauer Telemetry Freeride Jacket and PantsEider Men's Spencer Jacket and PantsArc’teryx Women’s Lilloet Jacket and Kakeela PantsBlack Diamond Zone Jacket and PantsMillet Men's Cosmic Couloir Jacket and PantsScott Ultimate GTX Jacket and PantsMountain Women's Hardwear Returnia Jacket and PantsEider Wangs Pullover and
 Aoraki PantsMarker Freel Jacket and PantsMarmot Women's Cody Bowl Jacket and Jezebel PantsSalomon Men's S-Lab X Alp Pro Jacket and PantsThe North Face FuseForm Brigandine Jacket and PantsPatagonia Reconnaissance Jacket and PantsObermeyer Capitol Shell, Hyper Stretch Insulator, and Wildhaus PantsOrtovox Guardian Shell and PantsMammut Pischa Jacket and PantsSpyder Men's Berner Insulator, Eiger Shell, and Norwand Pants

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Columbia A Basin Ripper Shell and Jump Off Cargo Pants
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Columbia A Basin Ripper Shell and Jump Off Cargo Pants

Columbia is one of the best values out there in ski apparel. The A Basin Shell features Omni-Tech waterproof fabric—breathable, yet it keeps you dry. Watertight zippers, chest vents, and adjustable cuffs and hem make this a solid shell for resort skiers. The Jump Off pants boast Omni-Heat body-warmth-trapping technology in a cargo style with sealed seams and an adjustable waist. Both available in: Men’s and Women’s

Jacket $350, pants $250

Atomic Treeline Pure Jacket and Pants
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Atomic Treeline Pure Jacket and Pants

This is a no-nonsense insulated setup for cold days on the lifts. Packed with Thermabody synthetic insulation, the jacket has clean lines and minimal bells and whistles, keeping it simple with a powder skirt and removable hood. The tricot-lined pants have a stretch component so you can really move. Both available in: Men’s and Women’s

Jacket $375, pants $220

Bergans of Norway Bladet Jacket and Hafslo Pants
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Bergans of Norway Bladet Jacket and Hafslo Pants

Insulated with wool encased in a wind-proof, water-repellent outer fabric, the Bladet can be layered under a shell or worn alone on milder days. The Hafslo Pants are made with Dermizax, so they’re wind- and waterproof plus stretchy and breathable. Look for thigh zips and roomy pockets, internal gaiters, and the ability to zip into other Bergans shells, such as the co- ordinating Myrkdalen jacket. The pants come in insulated and uninsulated versions. Both available in: Men’s and Women’s

Jacket $239, pants $369 (shell)

Flylow Lab Coat and Compound Pant
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Flylow Men's Lab Coat and Compound Pant

Throw every variable you’ve got at this three-layer Polartec NeoShell set and watch it solve the backcountry equation. Waterproof and breathable with a helmet-compatible hood, removable powder skirt, and generous 14-inch pit zips, the Lab Coat breathes going up and protects coming down. The Compound Pants add in full-leg outer vents to let off steam and multiple pockets for your gadgets—scientific or otherwise.

Jacket $495, pants $470

Eddie Bauer Telemetry Freeride Jacket and Pants
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Eddie Bauer Telemetry Freeride Jacket and Pants

Clean lines and bold colors create a stylish look on the slopes, and details like thumb loops and a phone-case tether in the chest pocket elevate the pieces from pretty to performers. Verdict: The waterproof, breathable shell and sporty pants with hip-to-knee vents are ready for their close-ups. Both available in: Men’s and Women’s

Jacket $299, pants $229

Eider Spencer Jacket and Pants
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Eider Men's Spencer Jacket and Pants

The Annecy, France–based company with
a penchant for stylish, high-tech designs thinks skiers should be comfortable—and look good at the same time. The shell, rocking Gore-Tex’s new C-Knit backer technology, has a removable stretch powder skirt, an internal media pocket in addition to four large external pockets, and underarm vents. The pants boast a removable stretch bib and suspenders.

Jacket $650, pants $500

Arc’teryx Women’s Lilloet Jacket and Kakeela Pants
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Arc’teryx Women’s Lilloet Jacket and Kakeela Pants

Ladies who shiver, Arc’teryx’s new Down Contour technology is for you. Down feathers are layered inside an inner taffeta liner, keeping the down closer to your body and keeping you on the slopes longer. The Gore-Tex Kakeela Pants keep your lower half warm with 80 grams of Coreloft synthetic insulation.

Jacket $825, pants $499

Black Diamond Zone Jacket and Pants
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Black Diamond Zone Jacket and Pants

Designed for lift riding on cold days, the Zone takes advantage of PrimaLoft Silver insulation, which is high-loft and very warm yet still compressible. Extended pit zips let you cool down as needed, while a stowable powder skirt offers options in the deep. The pants boast BD’s popular Pieps pocket for quick-access beacon storage, 
a standard feature on most of their pants. Both available in: Men’s and Women’s

Jacket $649, pants $499

Millet Cosmic Couloir Jacket and Pants
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Millet Men's Cosmic Couloir Jacket and Pants

This three-layer Gore-Tex duo is a streamlined freeride option. Seam-sealed and with reinforced shoulders, elbows, and hemline for more durability, the Cosmic Couloir shell has a fixed, helmet- compatible hood with visor. The pants come with a removable belt and adjustable vents to control your own temperature.

Jacket $600, pants $400

Scott Ultimate GTX Jacket and Pants
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Scott Ultimate GTX Jacket and Pants

The Ultimate is an all- mountain jacket for the resort skier who wants performance and style. Insulated with strategically placed Thinsulate where you’re likely to get cold (chest and arms) and lined with Scott’s performance mesh in the back, then sealed in a two-layer Gore-Tex shell, the Ultimate kit provides the thermal regulation you need before you know you need it. Both available in: Men’s and Women’s

Jacket $450, pants $375

Mountain Hardwear Returnia Jacket and Pants
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Mountain Women's Hardwear Returnia Jacket and Pants

A resort jacket with just the right amount
of technology, the Returnia uses Mountain Hardwear’s synthetic Thermal.Q insulation to keep the chill at bay, while its Dry.Q outer fabric and adjustable powder skirt keep 
you dry. The coordinating pants can make the same promises thanks to 40 grams of Thermal.Q and gripper-elastic boot cuffs.

Jacket $250, pants $180

Eider Wangs Pullover and
 Aoraki Pants
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Eider Wangs Pullover and
 Aoraki Pants

Girls, meet your new favorite sweatshirt— for skiing, chilling at home, running errands, etc. The Wangs (those French have such a good sense of humor) is made with Polartec’s new Power Wool: Next-to-skin merino is bonded with a layer of synthetic insulation, offering the comfort
of merino but with a durability that’s usually lacking. The flattering Aoraki pants are lightly insulated and have articulated knees for comfort. Available in: Pullover: Men’s and Women’s; Pants: Women’s

Pullover $180, pants $210

Marker Freel Jacket and Pants
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Marker Freel Jacket and Pants

A new-to-market Polartec NeoShell option, this jacket will take you uphill with ease thanks to its breathability and generous
pit zips. One of the perks of NeoShell is
its ability to wick away moisture from the inside for a comfortably dry descent. Added perks are a helmet-compatible hood, a gripper-elastic powder skirt, and a flattering cut that’ll ensure you’ll look as good as you ski. Both available in: Men’s and Women’s

Jacket $425, pants $200

Marmot Cody Bowl Jacket and Jezebel Pants
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Marmot Women's Cody Bowl Jacket and Jezebel Pants

Softshell jackets are versatile high performers: easy to move in, breathable, and comfortable. Made with Polartec NeoShell, the Cody Bowl is a freeride-focused shell with
a storm hood and removable powder skirt for deep days. Sealed seams and watertight zippers keep you dry, while pit zips cool you down. The insulated Jezebel Pants’ cargo styling make them a favorite.

Jacket $525, pants $200

Salomon S-Lab X Alp Pro Jacket and Pants
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Salomon Men's S-Lab X Alp Pro Jacket and Pants

When you need to go lightweight, this Gore Pro shell, weighing a scant 350 grams, will do you right. Great for the minimalist skier who values speed and efficiency, this jacket and coordinating pants use Salomon’s Motion Fit technology, for which designers studied skiing’s natural movements—reaching down to buckle a boot, loading a chairlift, swinging a pole—and engineered the pieces with them in mind. Spread your wings and you just might fly.

Jacket $500, pants $450

The North Face FuseForm Brigandine Jacket and Pants
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The North Face FuseForm Brigandine Jacket and Pants

Trees be damned: Tough-as-nails abrasion panels at the shoulders, lower sleeves, hood, lower back, and sides mean nothing is getting through this shell. Watertight zippers and fully sealed seams keep you dry while a helmet-compatible hood and pit zips provide comfort. The pants are relaxed-fit with those abrasion zones at the backside, belt loops, knees, and thighs. The verdict: You can bring it in the Brigandine. Both available in: Men’s and Women’s

Jacket $499, pants $399

Patagonia Reconnaissance Jacket and Pants
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Patagonia Reconnaissance Jacket and Pants

Sometimes you end up in, not on, the snow, and this versatile outfit will assist. Double-weave softshell throughout teams up with a three-layer shell fabric on the shoulders, arms, and hood for a waterproof, breathable shell that works with you. The jacket’s six pockets—including a hidden media stash pocket at the chest—articulated sleeves, and thigh vents make these pieces just plain easy to wear. Zippered cuffs and bootlace hooks prove what a class act Patagonia still is. Both available in: Men’s and Women’s

Jacket $399, pants $349

Obermeyer Capitol Shell, Hyper Stretch Insulator, and Wildhaus Pants
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Obermeyer Capitol Shell, Hyper Stretch Insulator, and Wildhaus Pants

Obermeyer’s first-ever shell for women, the Capitol is a three-layer, seam-sealed jacket with a good amount of stretch that’s meant for resort skiers who like to layer. Pair it with the Hyper Stretch Insulator, a cozy blanket of a jacket that’s stuffed with 100-gram Thinsulate and coated with DWR for its own measure of waterproofing. The Wildhaus sports removable suspenders, comfy fleece at the waistband, and mesh thigh vents. Both available in: Men’s and Women’s

Shell $399, insulator $229, pants $199

Ortovox Guardian Shell and Pants
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Ortovox Guardian Shell and Pants

Ortovox people are wool people. The Swiss company has been experimenting with merino and Swiss wool for decades in Europe, but this season marks its apparel debut in North America. The Guardian is innovative because it puts merino wool next to your skin, taking advantage of nature’s odor fighter, moisture wicker, and insulator. It’s a performer due to a four-way-stretch Dermizax layer on top. And it’s great-looking thanks to fun color blocking that pops. It’s a great new option for skiers. Both available in: Men’s and Women’s

Jacket $749, pants $699

Mammut Pischa Jacket and Pants
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Mammut Pischa Jacket and Pants

Ladies, your inner ripper covets this freeski kit. Gore-Tex’s new C-Knit backer makes slashing pow turns quieter, while extra-long pit zips and a detachable snow skirt keep you comfy. The pants have thigh- to-cuff zips and scuff guards made from Dyneema, similar to Kevlar. This duo is bulletproof. (Men’s version is the Alvier.) Available in: Men’s and Women’s

Jacket $625, pants $475

Spyder Berner Insulator, Eiger Shell, and Norwand Pants
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Spyder Men's Berner Insulator, Eiger Shell, and Norwand Pants

Layering jackets are designed to be worn under shells. That’s where the Berner differs. By combining protective Pertex with Spyder’s Spylon laminate, the Berner retains warmth while adding the protection of a shell. It’s great under the Eiger Shell but can be worn alone. The Norwand pants feature power-strap-compatible gaiters.

Insulator $250, shell $500, pants $400


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