Winter Clothing & Outerwear
Ski and snowboard jackets, pants, bibs and midlayers for men, women and kids from Armada, Black Crows, Dakine, Killtec, Outdoor Research, Picture, Rossignol, Swix. Tell us who it’s for and what you need, and we’ll show what’s on the rack in your size right now.
Find Your Winter Outerwear
Pick who it’s for and what you need. Every result is live from our Boise inventory, with the sizes we actually have.
Solid size = on the rack in Boise; dashed = on order and can be reserved. Fit (men’s, women’s, kids) comes from the brand; unisex pieces show for both.
Layering, Waterproofing & Care
The questions we hear most at the shop when someone is picking out a new kit.
How should you layer winter clothing? +
Use a three-part system: a moisture-wicking base layer (synthetic or merino wool), an insulating mid layer (fleece or a down sweater), and a waterproof, wind-resistant outer shell.
- ✓A shell jacket or bib has no insulation, so you control warmth with what you wear underneath. Great for spring and big temperature swings.
- ✓An insulated jacket or pant has warmth built in, so you need less underneath on cold lift rides.
How do you choose the right winter jacket? +
Decide between a shell and an insulated jacket, check whether it is waterproof or only water-resistant, and make sure it fits well enough to trap warm air without crushing the insulation or your mid layers.
- ✓Try it on over the layers you actually ski in, and reach forward like you are planting a pole.
- ✓Check the hood fits over your helmet.
How can I keep winter layers from feeling bulky? +
Layer thin, high-performance base and mid layers instead of one thick piece, and balance a roomier jacket with more fitted bottoms (or the reverse).
What do waterproof ratings like 5K, 10K, and 20K mean? +
The number is a hydrostatic-head test in millimetres: how tall a column of water the fabric holds back before it leaks. 5,000 mm (5K) handles light snow or a brief drizzle; 10,000 mm (10K) is the usual standard for resort skiing and average storms; 20,000 mm (20K) and up is built for heavy wet snow, rain and long days out in bad weather.
- ✓The second number (for example 10K/10K) is breathability: grams of water vapour per square metre per day.
Why am I wet inside my jacket when it isn’t raining? +
If the jacket is not torn, it is usually your own sweat. When a jacket cannot breathe fast enough, or the outer fabric is soaked through, water vapour can’t escape and condenses inside, so you feel damp and chilled.
- ✓Open pit zips or vents on the climb and close them on the way down.
- ✓Refresh the DWR finish when water stops beading on the outside.
What makes a jacket truly waterproof? +
Waterproof fabric is only half of it. Sewing leaves thousands of needle holes, so a fully waterproof jacket has every seam heat-sealed with tape, plus water-resistant zippers or zipper flaps.
Can I wash my waterproof outerwear, and should I? +
Yes. Dirt, body oils and sweat clog the breathable membrane and break down the DWR coating. Skip household detergent and fabric softener, which leave residue; use a technical wash instead, then tumble dry on low to reactivate the water-repellent finish.
- ✓Always check the care tag first.
- ✓We carry Nikwax wash-in waterproofing at the shop.
Want help building a kit?
Stop by and try jackets and bibs on together. We’ll help you match warmth and waterproofing to how you ride.
Get Fitted for Winter Outerwear at Ridgeline
Visit our shop at 10100 W. Overland Road to try on shells, insulated jackets and bibs in person. We’ll help you dial in the right layering system, sizing and storm protection for your season.
Why Get Your Winter Outerwear at Ridgeline?
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8 Outerwear Brands Under One RoofArmada, Black Crows, Dakine, Killtec, Outdoor Research, Picture, Rossignol, Swix.
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Layering & Sizing HelpWe match warmth, waterproofing and fit to how and where you ski or ride.
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Men’s, Women’s & KidsAdult shells and bibs plus kids’ jackets and snow pants in growing-kid sizes.