Mission Alpine Shell - Men's

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I put the Mission Alpine Shell through a serious mixed route with spindrift pouring down most of the day, and the BD.Dry 3L construction kept me completely dry without ever feeling clammy. The harness-compatible hand pockets and two-way front zipper are the kind of details you only appreciate when you are actually on the wall, and the RECCO integration is a quiet peace of mind in dangerous terrain."

The summit is still hours away, and the weather is already shifting when the Mission Alpine Shell proves its worth. Black Diamond built this jacket for alpinists, ice climbers, and mountaineers who treat their gear as equipment, not just apparel, and every decision in the construction reflects that philosophy. The hybridized fabric combines a Spectra UHMWPE ripstop in high-wear zones with BD.Dry 3L technology across the rest of the shell, delivering a 20,000mm waterproof rating and 10,000 g/m² breathability in a jacket that can take the punishment a serious alpine objective demands.

The feature set is purpose-built from the ground up. Articulated sleeves open up range of motion for tool swings and stemming moves, while fully taped seams and YKK Aquaguard zippers lock out moisture at every potential entry point. The over-helmet adjustable hood integrates RECCO technology, and a wire brim to maintain visibility in sideways precipitation, and a two-way front zipper makes belaying in a harness far less of a hassle. Two chest pockets with internal radio antenna slots, harness-compatible hand pockets, and dual internal dump pockets mean there is a place for everything, no matter how complex the rack. When the conditions get genuinely serious, this is the shell that earns its place.