I have this jacket in black. It's beautiful. I've also seen the Icy Blue Swirl and almost bought it, but black is so classic and the swirls add zazz! I've had the jacket out in a variety of weather conditions and am very satisfied. It kept me dry inside (muy breathable) and out (waterproof HyVent) during a heavy wet snowstorm when I was packing kids, dragging Christmas tree off the mountain, etc. My biggest worry was that the coat wouldn't be warm enough during truly cold conditions. I wore it walking yesterday at -5F with a 5-10 mile breeze. I wasn't working especially hard and I was still plenty warm. It really kept the wind out too. The zipper is a little finicky, but seems to be getting better.

Overall I like this jacket. It has all the bells and whistles necessary for a good ski jacket: windproof, waterproof, sealed seams and vents to keep the cold out, lots of pockets, elasticized powder skirt, etc. The insulation isn't bulky (like a down jacket) but it does its job. It kept me warm while skiing on a 35-40 degree day with light winds, though by the afternoon I did have to open the pit zips to cool off, but I stayed dry inside. The textured fabric is an added interest and it makes it different from your run-of-the mill ski jacket. My only two dislikes are the crackly fabric that makes noise every time you move (don't try to sneak up on anyone! LOL) ...and the rather boxy shape with no waist definition. I'd love to have seen some kind of waist drawcord or elastic in the back to make it a bit more feminine. I'm a very average size Medium and I felt this size Medium is slightly big with just a baselayer underneath, however if you want to layer additional shirts there is room.