Salomon 900 Hoody Zip Jacket - Men's - 2006 BCS

More practical than typical cotton or fleece. Pretty waterproof and warm. the true test will be in Jackson or Utah, but holds up to the sink-proof test = water rolls off.

this is one of the best investments i have made.. perfect for any cold weather activity, it can be worn as a shell or layers, and works perfectly for either. the black is a nice sleek color and i feel like i can wear it anywhere. good fit, a bit tight along the arms, but otherwise exactly as described.

This is a great jacket for fair weather ski days. It blocks the wind well, and is waterproof enough for moderate rain or snow. I did wear this in snowstorms with just a base layer and light fleece, and never got cold. It's really comfortable, easy to move around in, and great for those days on the tram. It's definitely a resort jacket though, as it's missing a lot of the features that the more technical backcountry jackets offer. The jacket could use a inside pocket or two, as well as a powder skirt. There are not any vents with this jacket, so if you overheat a lot, your going to have to keep unzipping the jacket. I found that the jacket fit on the small size, and I ended up buying a large after trying on the medium. (5'7, 150lbs) What I like the best about the jacket, is if I snag a tree branch while skiing, the jacket doesn't tear or rip.
Basically, it's a functional, moderately priced, and simple jacket that is nice to have around as a alternative to the more traditional ski jacket.
I would buy it again or recommend it

The jacket is great. Even when it's -25 C I can still be outside without the necessity of wearing my hard shell. My only complaint is that there's absolutely no stretch in the fabric.

The gloves fit and flex well. I really like that when they get wet, that they will not stain my hands. Overall, I really like these gloves, especially for the price.