"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This is the shell I trust for legit alpine conditions. The GORE-TEX Pro ePE fabric holds up to everything—wind, sleet, scraping granite—and the cut gives me room to layer without bulk. The helmet-compatible hood is bomber, and I love how the features stay functional without feeling overbuilt. It’s technical without being excessive.""When the objective is big and the conditions are bigger, we zip into the Pluma PRO Jacket. Built by Patagonia with alpine pursuits in mind, this burly shell uses a GORE-TEX Pro ePE 3-layer construction for absolute weatherproof protection and mountain-grade durability. Whether we’re skinning up in whiteouts or pitching ice on the north face, the Pluma PRO gives us the confidence to push through the worst without second-guessing our gear. The recycled nylon face fabric is paired with a woven ripstop backer for abrasion resistance where we need it most. Thoughtful alpine features include a helmet-compatible hood, high-set hand pockets that stay accessible under a harness, and Cohaesive cord-lock adjustments to fine-tune our fit on the fly. Plus, a RECCO reflector is built in for added searchability. This is our go-to when storms roll in and turning back isn’t an option."

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