A good ski jacket controls wetness, wind and body heat. After suffering in cheap borrowed jackets, the author's gift jacket transformed her skiing. Modern jackets offer membranes, vents, powder skirts and helmet-compatible hoods - choose by fit and how you ski.
A concise 2025 guide to choosing a women's snowboarding jacket: understand layering, choose between insulated and shell designs, check fit and snowboard-specific features, and consider sustainable materials and budget-friendly options.
Choose a ski jacket that balances waterproofing, breathability, and mobility. Key features include membrane/DWR protection, suitable insulation (down or synthetic), helmet-compatible hoods, and snow-specific details like powder skirts. Try jackets with the layers you'll use, check current specs and sustainability claims, and follow care instructions to extend performance.
Updated guide to picking a snowboarding jacket in 2025: fit, materials, insulation, and modern features like pit zips, powder skirts, and sustainability choices.