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Top Women's Ski Jackets

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A quality ski jacket is an essential in your ski gear. Because a jacket will keep you warm and shield you from the cold winter weather, a quality jacket is a key component in making your ski day an enjoyable one. Women's ski jackets come in various styles, and can be both functional and fashion-forward.

Outdoor Research Enigma Ski Jacket

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The Women’s Outdoor Research Enigma Ski Jacket is a great winter staple – you won’t want to be wearing anything else, both on and off the slopes! With high-performance technical features and quality lightweight insulation, the Enigma ski jacket will keep you warm without sacrificing a comfortable, flattering fit.

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Outdoor Research Women's Igneo Jacket

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The Women's Igneo Jacket comes with the same features as the Men's - zip off helmet fitted hood and mesh powder skirt; two handwarmer pockets; an inner lift pass and an inner chest pocket and the napoleon pocket with media port. The synthetic, lightweight EnduraLoft™ insulation
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Fera Dakota

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The Fera Dakota is a deceptively sturdy, well insulated mid-length parka that is as warm on the slopes as it is cool for après-ski. A meshed goggle pocket, a clear window electronics pocket with headphone loop, and a retractable ski pass pocket keeps all the ski stuff in place and out of sight. Cut to enhance the figure, the Dakota allows all the movement you need on the slopes. Combine it with the Fera Queenie pant and you'll be cover girl ready carving high above Lake Tahoe or strolling on Main Street in Aspen.

Mountain Hardwear Confluence Jacket

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The Mountain Hardwear Confluence Jacket is a versatile parka that's completely weatherproof. With reinforcements for added protection, this ski jacket has a high-tech "laminate membrane" that seals out moisture and cold air and keeps you warm. A powder skirt and drawstring are yet another barrier against the elements.
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The North Face Gotham Jacket

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With a hip, urban look, The North Face Gotham Jacket can carry you from the slopes to the apres-ski scene. Available in a variety of colors, the Gotham jacket is more than just a cool jacket. Insulated but still light weight and breathable, be prepared for complete and constant protection against the elements.
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The North Face Women's Flash Ski Jacket

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The North Face Women's "Flash" is a North Face Summit Series jacket, meaning that it's designed to withstand the harshest temperatures. With 850 fill goose down, this jacket is extremely warm, but at the same time, it's unbelievably lightweight and compact. With a flattering fit, not only is this jacket ultra-modern and hip, but it'll keep you warm, allow you to move, and feel great on the slopes!
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Patagonia Women's Powder Bowl Jacket

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The Patagonia Powder Bowl Jacket is a versatile hard shell made with GORE-TEX® Performance Shell technology. The 2-layer shell includes a GORE-TEX® membrane bonded to a durable polyester fabric for maximum waterproof/breathable protection. The Optimal Visibility Hood™ is helmet-compatible with a laminated visor.
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