When there's no lift that takes us directly to the summit of the mountain, we zip into the Ortovox Westalpen Softshell Jacket, clip into our skis, and start the long ascent into the high alpine. The flexible jacket utilizes durable nylon for an incredibly abrasion-resistant material, with the Merino Inside construction that is soft and breathable next to our skin to keep us from overheating. The adjustable hood and cuffs keep out blowing snow, and the wind-resistant material keeps us comfortable as we work across gusty ridgelines.