Men's ski jackets for all snow conditions

Weekend skier, powder enthusiast or ski tourer, everyone has their own requirements for the top of their outfit. The men's ski jackets on this page range from insulated jackets for cold days to lightweight shells, including softshells and vests.

Which jacket for which skier

The piste skier, who alternates between chair lifts and descents, benefits from choosing an insulated jacket. The freerider, who goes up and down off-piste, prefers a solid shell that allows for breathability and is worn over a warm layer. The ski tourer looks for the lightness and breathability of a softshell or a thin shell. For those who do a bit of everything, a shell with a lightweight down jacket underneath covers the essentials of the situations, from frosty mornings to spring afternoons.

Warm jacket or layering jacket

An all-in-one insulated jacket is simple: you put it on and go. A shell requires managing the layers underneath, but it adapts to all temperatures and dries faster. Gilets can serve as an intermediate layer or be worn alone in spring. When trying it on, raise your arms and bend over: the lower back should remain covered.

The rest of the men's outfit

Pair the jacket with a ski trouser compatible, or switch to a ski suit. For the middle layer, check out fleece jackets and down jackets, and against the skin technical underwear.

Helly Hansen and other jacket brands

Helly Hansen outfits skiers with models like the Garibaldi, the Sogn Shell, the Odin Infinity, the Alpha Lifaloft, or the Kvitfjell. Whistler and Spyder offer piste jackets, Protest and Dare 2B provide colourful models, and Elevenate completes the range.

A cheaper men's ski jacket

Last season's jackets are gathered in the winter sports clearance. Winter sports sales bring together current discounted prices, and the new arrivals show the latest models received.

Reading a ski jacket's specifications

On a jacket's specification sheet, some information helps with comparisons. Waterproofing indicates the fabric's resistance to water, breathability shows its ability to release sweat vapour: the higher these values, the more suitable the jacket is for difficult conditions. The type of insulation, down or synthetic, indicates warmth. Taped seams prevent water from passing through stitching points, an important detail in wet snow. For the resort, a mid-range jacket is more than sufficient. For off-piste or ski touring, aim for higher values and a fit that doesn’t restrict movement.