Contributions by Wes Wylie (1)

I have experienced some significant frustration with snow/ice build up under the plate that makes it nearly impossible to change the binding out of touring mode to ski mode. In cold weather (single digits) snow packs the locking apparatus where it literally takes two people to get the binding to lock down. Definitely a disadvantage when you are standing on the summit in inclement weather with other people waiting for you. It’s a great concept, but enough of a problem that I have reservations about the binding.

North Face did well with this jacket that combines good functionality with storm-proof quality, and great craftsmanship that I had previously seen only in Arc'teryx. By far the best high end mountaineering jacket currently manufactured.