Welcome to the OR 25/26 Winter Outerwear Line-Up, featuring weatherproof, breathable, and performance-first ski and snowboard kits. We know choosing the right gear matters, which is why we’ve gathered real feedback from outdoor experts, athletes, and mountain professionals who’ve put these pieces to the test. Their firsthand insights will help give you the confidence to find the outerwear kit that fits your riding style and the conditions you face most. Expert Reviews: Insights from the Field Outdoor Research products are reviewed and tested by ExpertVoice, a platform that connects brands with verified industry experts — including retail associates, professionals, and passionate adventurers to build brand advocacy and product trust. Their trusted feedback can help guide you toward the best ski and snowboard gear for your performance, comfort, and style needs this winter. The Limited Edition Cloudchaser Kit: Women's Cloudchaser 3L Jacket: "The Cloudchaser 3L Pertex jacket is lightweight and breathable, with a nice feel that was softer and quieter than Gore-Tex. The sizing was roomy but not oversized, it was easy to fit my big puffy under the jacket. I think this kit would be best for someone who needs one outfit to take them from the resort to the sidecountry to the backcountry." - Emily Bettin, McCall, ID Women's Cloudchaser 3L Bibs: "These bibs are excellent for ski touring due to the light and flexible fabric they are made of." - Kathryn Dove, Snoqualmie, WA Men's Cloudchaser 3L Jacket: "This jacket is a hard shell with a softshell feeling. It's nice and stretchy, soft, and generally breathable. Other features include one left zippered chest pocket, bilateral armpit zips, powder skirt, helmet compatible hood with cinches at the back of the head and face, sealed zippers and taped seams, velcro wrist cinches, internal left pocket for gloves, 2 external zippered hand pockets, and a loop on both the inside and outside of the jacket for hanging." - Adam Figuracion, Achorage, AK Men's Cloudchaser 3L Bibs: “Well designed bib with a stretchy fabric that moves well with ski touring. The vents are ample length to let out excess heat. I spent about 25 days touring in them both in the Rockies and back east in varied weather conditions. The water repellant was sufficient for even dense snowfall." - Kevin Quinn, Morrison, CO >>> Shop Cloudchaser Collection The Hemispheres Team Kit Men's Hemispheres Team Gore-Tex 3L Jacket: "The shell remains a high quality & durable fabric- even while running alpine gates or darting through backcountry trees, I don't have any scrapes on these. The combo between breathability, waterproofness, and windproofness was good as well." - Connor Perkett, Salt Lake City, Utah Men's Hemispheres Team Gore-Tex 3L Bibs: "I'm impressed by how well they held up to both scraping on fallen trees while touring and scraping freshly-sharpened edges while hauling racers. The massive side vents were big enough to remove mid-layers without taking off the bibs, in addition to serving as great vents. " - Alex Ames, Los Alamos, NM Women's Hemispheres Team Gore-Tex 3L Jacket: "This shell has quickly become my favorite. It is light, dry, and vents well. I've worn this jacket on backcountry adventures where it has dumped snow, and on sunny days on resort and it has held its own well." - Kelsey Dunn, Basalt, CO Women's Hemispheres Team Gore-Tex 3L Bibs: "These bibs were my go-to this winter for both in-bounds skiing & backcountry, and as a ski patroller, you are out there no matter the conditions. I live in the Inland NW where it's either dumping, negative temps, liquid precip, or the occasional blue sky. These bibs held up! They kept me warm with just a base layer and with the side vents, it was easy to expel heat during climbs." - Natalie Sprigg, Spokane, WA >>> Shop Hemispheres Collection The All-New Powderverse Kit Women's Powderverse Jacket: "This is an insulated jacket so it has extra padding around the back/chest area. It's perfect for the colder days on the mountain, I wore it many days ranging from 30 to -5 degrees! Kept me so warm but also was breezy with the huge vents whenever I needed to cool down after a hike or tiring run." - Radhi Ladd, Arvada, CO Women's Powderverse Pants: "Functional comfort for all day in the mountains! These pants were great for recreating in cold and snowy conditions. I was able to take it multiple times downhill skiing and snowshoeing this winter through a variety of conditions. I found it to be great at keeping me warm with the insulation that is built in. The fabric allows you to move freely and includes belt loops with some straps to help synch down." - Britt McCracken, Lafayette, CO Men's Powderverse Jacket: "I wore this jacket mostly for days inbounds at the resort this season, and it excelled in nearly every way. Throughout the season I was faced with weather from the negative teens (Fahrenheit) to the high 40’s, but with space for layers and good ventilation or tight cinching, the jacket handled it all. The material is durable and comfortable, the jacket is warm but not too warm, the vents are well placed and easy to access with gloves on." - Sebastian Wallach, Bentonville, AR Men's Powderverse Pants: "This was also my first time opting for ski pants instead of bibs, and I was pleasantly surprised by how well they performed. They offered plenty of mobility, stayed in place without issues, and handled everything from deep powder to wet conditions with ease. The fit was spot-on and they proved to be a great alternative to bibs. Outdoor Research nailed it with this setup." - Nolan Sawtelle, Eagle, CO >>> Shop Powderverse Collection Choosing Your Ski and Snowboard Kit This Season Whether you're tackling icy resorts or exploring powdery backcountry trails, Outdoor Research gear is tested by trusted experts to perform in the most demanding conditions. Every test helps us enhance performance, durability, and comfort, giving you confidence that your outerwear is built to handle whatever the mountain throws your way. Backed by years of innovation and experience, our gear not only meets but exceeds expectations, ensuring your journey is safe, exhilarating, and unforgettable. >>> Shop Ski and Snowboard Gear Reviews and Photos from ExpertVoice
