For Winter 2022, Mountain Hardwear has overhauled much of its snow lineup, including the Boundary Ridge GORE-TEX Jacket and Bib. (Available in both women’s—Jacket + Bib—and men’s—Jacket + Bib.) For on-piste skiers/riders who also favour sidecountry glades and bowls, this combo is full of versatile features. We like the Jacket’s big internal drop-pockets to stow skins, maps, gels or a backup beanie.
We also like the Bib’s stretch fabric on the upper section, giving you that extra mobility when you’re fiddling with your bindings. And both pieces have a soft-but-tough tricot backing that adds more warmth than your average shell layer.
Jacket Features
- Uses: Ski / Snowsports
- Gore-Tex 3L waterproof breathable shell fabric with reinforcements in key areas and PFC-free DWR finish
- Helmet-compatible hood with three-way drawcord adjustment
- Underarm zip vents
- Two zippered hand pockets
- Two oversized internal drop pockets
- Large chest zip vents that access internal drop pockets
- Internal powder skirt
- Articulated cuffs with velcro adustment tabs
- Integrated RECCO® avalanche rescue reflector
- 26 oz / 746 g.
Bib Features:
- Uses: Ski / Snowsports
- Traditional bib design with single 3/4 length side zipper for entry and breathable stretch Chockstone™ fabric at upper body
- Zippered horizontal chest pocket with additional mesh dump pocket, and two velcro cargo pockets
- Fixed gear loop feature in chest pocket
- Integrated ladder lock belt and a jacket to pant loop
- Two zippered hand pockets and waterproof side zippered vents
- Zippered front fly
- Articulated knees and gusseted construction
- Reinforced CORDURA® Nylon instep kick patches
- Integrated cuff cinch system
- Integrated RECCO® avalanche rescue reflector
- Shell fabric is bluesign® approved
- 27.8 oz / 789 g.
In addition, we tried out the new Redeye 45L Travel Pack.
Made of recycled Cordura nylon, it’s carry-on–friendly, with tuckable shoulder straps and tuckable hip-belt for when we’re flying again. Laptop compartment and full back-panel access make this mid-sized pack very user-friendly and applicable for just about anything.
These days we use it as a family-hiking daypack and it feels bottomless for all those extra layers, snacks, water bottles, first-aid kits and anything else that will make everyone’s afternoon on the trail a lot more enjoyable.
Mountain Hardwear has also introduced their Powabunga 32 and Snoskiwoski 40 ski packs this winter. Between the Boundary Ridge kits and these packs, you’ll be geared up for every powder day or backcountry trip.
Check out what else is new from Mountain Hardwear here.
