Women’s Ski Touring Jackets

On dry, settled days, often yes. If snow or storms move in, you need a hardshell. Wearing the softshell and carrying a light hardshell covers both.

A base layer in merino or synthetic that moves sweat away quickly, plus a thin midlayer when it’s cold. The warm insulated jacket goes on at the summit.

Yes. On the ridge and on snowy descents it protects your neck. It should fit over a helmet and cinch down without one.

With a technical detergent and no softener, as the care label says. Sweat and sun cream otherwise clog the membrane. If water stops beading, gentle heat in the dryer revives the finish, if the label allows.