Joseph Vargas

The Helly Hansen Elevation waterproof, windproof and breathable ski jacket is a single skin outer layer that will last for years. It has the feel that it would be just as much at home sailing around the world as it is on the ski slopes. Inspired by the Norse God of snow, Ulla, the Elevation…

Price£350QualityComfortValuePerformanceOverall Score+A feature list that just works – everything you need and nothing you don’t‐A touch heavy, but that shouldn’t worry the intended user undulySitting in the middle of the Eider range is the Camber 3.0 jacket; classic, smart Euro-styling and fully featured, this is a jacket aimed at the strong piste or all-mountain skier.…

Price£200QualityComfortValuePerformanceOverall Score+It feels warm and it looks good.‐An internal pocket would be useful, but that’s nitpickingThe Jottnar Fenrir is one of those garments that, having once used, you wonder how you ever managed without it previously. Designed as a ‘hybrid’ you can use it as either an outer or mid-layer, and warmth is pretty much…

Listed on CMP’s site as the Man Jacket Fix Hood, this outer shell jacket is a no-nonsense, waterproof, breathable and tough ski jacket for on-mountain, all-weather protection.With over 50 years of fabric design and technology CMP use their own three-layer fabric on this jacket, with a thermal laminate sandwiched between its layers. The resulting feel…

‘Freeride inspiration with resort level warmth’ is what Salomon say about their Icefrost jacket and they’ve hit the nail on the head. In many ways this jacket looks and feels like a freeride jacket without any of the chintzy euro styling of very piste orientated ski clothing. Fit is loose for layering and comfort and…

Founded by a small band of Dutch snowboarders in 1993, Protest have established a reputation for designing affordable snow, surf and streetwear that’s big on function and fashion.The Giggile 18 insulated jacket is a continuation along this theme. At £149, it won’t necessitate any breaking of banks but in return you’ll be rocking a pretty…

 Rossignol are well regarded for their skis but how well does their clothing range stack up? We test the Rapide jacket to find out. Written by: Mike Walker Last Updated: 18 Oct 2018 Price£227QualityComfortValuePerformanceOverall Score+Fantastic ‘street to hill’ looks‐Tight fittingIf you’re not much of a fan of the layering system and just want one…

Price£570QualityComfortValuePerformanceOverall Score+Warm, cosy and exceptionally stylish‐You’ll need to be seriously bling to carry it offIf pristine groomed pistes, hot tubs, and more than a little bit of luxury are your bag then the Keystone 2 Jacket from Schoffel will have you looking the part on the slopes this winter.Immediately comfortable and beautifully cut, the Keystone…

Aimed at resort skiers who prefer sticking to the groomers and their jackets insulated, the Eider Camber 2.0 builds on the already well-established pedigree of last year’s first iteration.Comfort is excellent from the off, with the Camber combining several different materials to maximise stretchy freedom of movement, durability with tough shoulder and arm panels for…

Price£500QualityComfortValuePerformanceOverall Score+All the features you’ll ever need from a female-specific backcountry snowsports shell jacket.‐A fairly substantial investment, but one that’s guaranteed to pay back in drovesThe female specific Arc’teryx Shashka Jacket has been around for a few seasons now and has become our go-to shell layer for backcountry missions. Weighing in at a feathery 450g,…

 Picture takes eco-friendly clothing to the next level with their Effect ProKnit jacket. Written by: Mike Walker Last Updated: 20 Oct 2018 Price£490QualityComfortValuePerformanceOverall Score+ProKnit panels in all the right places‐Durability remains to be seenThis year is all about 3D Knit, a new way to put clothing and footwear together that reduces waste as well…

Price£420QualityComfortValuePerformanceOverall Score+The ideal jacket for a once-in-a-lifetime Japanese powder mission‐Too warm for spring days so you’ll need to invest in another outfit if you’re planning to ride all season long.Your annual ski holiday is a precious event so you need to make sure you’re able to max out on resort time no matter what nature…