What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I picked this up for a young skier in my family and the Outgrown system alone makes it worth every penny. The cuffs extend easily when they hit a growth spurt mid-season, and the Omni-Heat reflective lining keeps them noticeably warmer than their previous jacket on cold lift rides. The helmet-compatible hood cinches snugly and the powder skirt stays put through falls and powder days alike."Big snow days deserve a jacket that keeps young riders warm, dry, and ready to charge from first chair to last run, and the Columbia Alpine Action III Jacket is built to do exactly that. Designed for active kids on the mountain, it combines waterproof-breathable Omni-Tech construction with Omni-Heat thermal-reflective lining to deliver the kind of warmth and weather protection that holds up through full days in cold, wet, and variable conditions. Omni-Tech critically seam-sealed fabric blocks moisture from seeping in at key areas while staying breathable during high-output laps, and 150g Microtemp XF II insulation with Omni-Heat reflective silver dots retains body heat efficiently even when temperatures drop on the upper mountain. A helmet-compatible microfleece-lined hood cinches securely, a silicone-gripped powder skirt blocks wind and snow at the waist, and a droptail hem adds extra coverage through falls and deep snow. The Outgrown system extends the cuffs across multiple seasons of growth, making the Alpine Action III a jacket that delivers real value well beyond a single winter.