Our top all-around pick for the season, the Noronna More GORE-TEX Jacket and Salopette, features three-layer GORE-TEX and a 40-denier, 100% recycled nylon face fabric with a 28,000mm waterproof rating. In non-tech terms, this means that they’re among the lightest and most breathable styles out there. Both have a tough hand-feel that isn’t unnecessarily bulky, all the essential ski-and ride-specific details, and excellent waterproofing for the harshest, heaviest conditions.

Dialed in with just-right features and fabrics, Helly Hansen’s Alpha LifaLoft Jacket and Legendary Insulated Pant enter the chairlift lineup as our top pick for resort outerwear. The DWR-treated, slightly stretchy nylon shell is lined with 80g of extra-light and packable synthetic warmth, giving you the right levels of insulation to manage your microclimate with ease. This kit is a heat-trapping, condition-proof barrier that pairs with big grins and cheers to your best days out there.

Centered around the balance of ups and downs, our Backcountry Cardiac Xpore 3L Touring Jacket and Convertible Bib are intentionally designed to meet the specific demands of ski touring. We chose to build them with Xpore’s cleaner textile technology to deliver top-performing breathability and waterproofing ratings without using environmentally harmful PFCs or solvents. Other notable features include under-layer access within the chest pocket, maximum venting, and a drop-seat for easy access when nature calls.

Suited to tackle whatever terrain you’re after, Flylow’s Quantum Pro Jacket and Baker Bib Pant have received top marks amongst mountain communities across the globe. Well-versed in durability, this jacket and bib combo has bombproof written all over it thanks to its 150-denier, ultra tough face fabric. With no shortage of waterproofing or breathability, they’ll keep your most ambitious days out dry and comfortable, with plenty of room to move no matter how rowdy things get.

Textile tech can really drive up the price point, but essential levels of warmth, breathability, and waterproofing don’t need to be overly pricey. We built the Crestcarver Shell Jacket and Pant with a two-layer GORE-TEX ePE membrane and recycled face fabric to lessen our impact on the environment and your wallet, without sacrificing performance. Made from a 75-denier fabric, this kit balances breathability and durability, creating a lightweight feel that’s up to the wear and tear, and down to protect good times for many seasons to come.