Backcountry Jackets

Backcountry and outerwear jackets for snowboarders who go beyond the resort. Technical shells and insulated jackets built for variable mountain weather — the kind of conditions you encounter when you leave the groomed runs and are exposed to changing weather across a full touring day.

The key specs for backcountry outerwear differ from resort jackets. You are moving — generating significant body heat on the uphill — and then stationary in wind and cold on ridgelines and transitions. A backcountry jacket needs ventilation for the ascent and protection for exposed terrain. Pit zips are not a luxury in the backcountry, they are essential. Helmet-compatible hoods, powder skirts that seal against your splitboard binding waistband, and pockets in positions accessible under a pack harness all matter in ways resort-focused outerwear often overlooks.

GORE-TEX and equivalent waterproof-breathable membranes are the standard for serious backcountry use. A 20,000mm rated hardshell with a fully taped seam construction handles Australian alpine weather — wet, variable, often windy — better than anything else available.

We carry backcountry-appropriate outerwear from Burton AK, Jones, Airblaster and Yuki Threads. Come in or call us to talk through what suits your intended terrain and touring style. Free shipping Australia-wide.

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