Published November 17, 2008 10:35PM
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Arc’teryx constructed the Women’s Scorpion Ski Jacket with GORE-TEX® Soft Shell High Loft material and a plush fleece lining to provide excellent warmth, breathability, and weather protection. The burly GORE-TEX® Soft Shell High Loft exterior feels soft instead of stiff and increases mobility.
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Thanks to durably waterproof GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric and laminated Primaloft insulation, you can climb through the nastiest conditions that the high peaks can produce. A women’s-specific cut and a below-the-waist length keep you comfortable with or without a harness, and reinforcements in the shoulders, elbows, hips and sleeves hold up to abrasion from pack straps and rough, rocky terrain.
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The DAKINE Women’s Targa Gloves combine the durability and style of leather with warm Thermaloft insulation and a waterproof breathable GORE-TEX® lining. Pre-curved finger construction allows a solid grip and increased dexterity when you need it the most.
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The North Face combined a HyVent outer shell with a waterproof breathable GORE-TEX® insert to provide full wetness protection so you can ski or snowboard into the storm. As you make first tracks, the Dilithium Ski Glove’s Heatseeker insulation locks in warmth, over-the-cuff gauntlets block the pow, and Toughtek palms stand up to plenty of abuse.
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The North Face Women’s Citation Soft Shell 2 Jacket might have a badass look and don’t-mess-with-me features like waterproof breathable GORE-TEX® 3L fabric on the outside, but the inside of this slope-friendly softshell is all about furry fleece lining. This means that while the hood, fully taped seams, waterproof laser-cut zippers, and powder skirt block snow, the thermal-enhanced comfort mapping on the inside of the Citation feels cozy and comfy.
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With GORE-TEX® Softshell fabric and fully taped seams, the Cloudveil Women’s RPK Jacket can handle any line, wipeout, or blizzard you throw at it. As you float down in waist-deep powder, the removable, helmet-compatible hood and stretch powder skirt block out those determined flakes so you stay dry and warm.
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This ski jacket’s GORE-TEX® Performance Shell fabric guarantees total waterproof protection during your descent, and its Grid Fleece backing feels lightweight, warm, and breathable. Mountain Hardwear taped the Carve Jacket’s seams and added a laminated brim to the hood, shielding your goggles from sun and snow.
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A waterproof breathable GORE-TEX® shell and removable 100-weight fleece liner make the Outdoor Research Women’s Arete Gloves ideal for extended backcountry adventures.
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he clean, simple style proves that simple is better. Designed with a minimalist Scandinavian look, the Lofoten shell is ultra-lightweight to let you control your temperature through layering. When you’re out exploring the islands Lofoton of Norway, the 3-layer GORE-TEX® fabric, taped seams, and waterproof zippers block out precipitation of all forms.
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The Women’s Guide features a GORE-TEX® XCR insert, Schoeller 4-way stretch shell, Pittards Armortan goatskin palm, and a removable 10 oz PrimaLoft liner to keep you comfy on the High Traverse.
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