"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This jacket is my go-to when I need bombproof protection for big days in the backcountry. The GORE-TEX 3L shell is totally waterproof, but still breathable enough on long tours. The underarm vents are legit, the articulated fit feels dialed for movement, and I love the pocket setup, especially the goggle wipe and media routing. It’s seriously dialed for freeriding.""We rely on the Women's Summit Verbier GTX Jacket when we're chasing lines in storm cycles and skinning up in alpine terrain. Designed as part of The North Face’s elite Summit Series, this freeride-focused shell delivers the uncompromising protection of GORE-TEX 3L construction with a durable recycled polyester face and a PFC-free DWR treatment. It’s fully waterproof and built to breathe, so whether we’re hammering through tree runs or standing in a snow-filled ridgeline transition, we stay dry, covered, and ready. The articulated fit is purpose-built for skiing and riding, featuring helmet-compatible hood adjustability, extended storage including multiple mesh and zip pockets, and rider-specific details like a wrist pass pocket, goggle wipe, powder skirt, and jacket-to-pant integration clip. Topped off with a brushed tricot chin guard and precision ventilation, the Verbier is built for those of us who ride hard, go far, and don’t wait for bluebird."