I am very happy with my Pallisades jacket and it is exactly what I wanted for down hill skiing. It is well made and has all the features I was looking for downhill skiing - light weight shell with minimal lining; zip off hood so there is no flapping hood and bulging collar if stowed; zip out powder skirt for non powder days; pit zips to vent off heat when you warm up; 3 external pockets and 1 internal pocket to stash items; sufficient adjustment options to retain heat or vent off heat. I also have a Marmot Cloudlight jacket which does not have any lining that I have skiied in for two years but it is more comfortable to have the minimalist lining in the Pallisades. The cut and panel alignment also mean there was no restriction in arm and shoulder movement. I love it!

Something was off with this jacket, namely the quality. I thought and had expected this Marmot Palisades jacket, being a Marmot, Gore-Tex and relatively expensive, to be in excellent workmanship. However, when I received it I noticed how many stitching areas were fraying and already coming loose. The velcro patches for the storm flap looked so cheap. The waist gaiter also looked like it was from some cheap Burton jacket. The only good things I liked about this jacket was that it was lined (so it added a little more insulation than just a bare shell), that it was waterproof, and that it had front hand pockets (which were very practical). The fit is true to size, with just a little more width for layering purposes. I have narrow wrists but the wrist adjustment's velcro patch didn't go far enough so that the tab could secure firmly all the way down. It wasn't a big deal, but it was still worth noting. In my opinion, this jacket is ideal for city or urban wear. If you want highly quality, technical jackets I'd easily try something else before buying this one. Made in China.

this jacket has been a perfect shell for hiking and backpacking to warm weather skiing in So. Cal. fully waterproof and it breaths well. its a lilttle big in the fit but it allows plently of room to layer up on colder adventures. in my opinion marmot has the highest quality in there outdoor performance gear.

This shell is definitely bombproof. It doesn't fit as well as I'd like though. It's baggy through the torso and short in the sleeves. Even with all my layers on it still swallows me. Functionally it is a great shell though.

My husband loves his Marmot shell - it's a real upgrade from what he's used to. It's breathable, seriously wind-resistant and comfortable. It looks great too!

Great shell. Definitely wind/rain proof. I had to exchange to get a smaller size...remember, these jackets are made to accommodate layers, so they run a bit bigger. Marmot rules. Backcountry's service was great too.