Mountain Hardwear Ski Clothing

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does the High Exposure Kit compare to the Boundary Ridge Gore‑Tex Jacket and Bib?

  The High Exposure Kit is built for lightweight backcountry and splitboard missions, featuring skin pockets, a zippable back door and minimalist features to save weight and improve ventilation. The Boundary Ridge Gore‑Tex Jacket and Bib are geared toward cat/heli/sidecountry runs with reinforced high‑wear areas, abundant storage and integrated RECCO reflectors for more gear capacity and durability.
• How should I size Mountain Hardwear ski jackets and bibs for layering and mobility?

  Mountain Hardwear uses a modern, athletic silhouette designed for layering—size to accommodate a base and midlayer without restricting movement through the shoulders and hips. Look for adjustable hems, cuffs and helmet‑compatible hoods and try jackets/bibs with the layers you plan to wear to ensure full mobility and access to vents and pockets.
• What avalanche‑safety and field‑rescue features do Mountain Hardwear ski pieces include?

  Many Mountain Hardwear ski jackets and bibs include RECCO reflectors to aid organized rescue, plus dedicated chest and leg pockets sized for transceivers, probes and shovels. Backcountry‑specific pieces like the High Exposure Kit also add skin pockets and layout features (zips and snap/loop integrations) that make accessing tools and organizing gear easier on the move.
• What materials and construction techniques make Mountain Hardwear ski clothing durable yet breathable?

  Mountain Hardwear pairs Gore‑Tex membranes (2L and 3L constructions) with durable face fabrics, MICRO‑GRID or Pertex backers and targeted reinforcements—sometimes using Dyneema or tougher overlays—so shells stay waterproof and abrasion‑resistant while remaining breathable. Seams are tape‑sealed and insulation is body‑mapped in pieces like the Firefall/2 to balance warmth where you need it without blocking ventilation.