What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"This jacket is as dialed as it gets for big-mountain skiing. It’s unbelievably tough, breathes well on hikes, and the ventilation system is genius. The redesigned hood keeps water off my goggles better than any shell I’ve worn. Every detail is engineered for long days in deep terrain."When storms roll in and the terrain gets serious, the lofoten GORE-TEX PRO Plus Jacket becomes our fortress. This is Norrøna’s most rugged freeride shell—built to endure high-alpine exposure, relentless weather, and demanding vertical with unwavering performance. Constructed with PFAS-free GORE-TEX PRO and reinforced with recycled textiles, this jacket delivers the highest standard of weatherproofing, breathability, and long-term durability. Engineered for big days, it features an integrated drop-hood that directs water away from your goggles, pit zips and triceps ventilation for optimal airflow, and a tailored fit with articulated sleeves that moves with you on every drop, bootpack, and traverse. From its asymmetric cuffs to the zip-off powder skirt, every feature is built for freeriders who won’t settle for anything less than top-tier protection.