Let’s face it, without the right gear, winter exploration is brutal but Outdoor Research is committed to developing equipment that helps skiers stay comfortable in the mountains. This winter, the brand’s nearly 40 years of dedication to outdoor recreation culminates in the Hemispheres kit, its most versatile jacket/pant combination to-date. Available in men’s and women’s, the Hemisphere’s kit is built using a special stretch-woven GORE-TEX fabric that allows the jacket and bibs to not only keep you warm and dry, but also move with you, from awkward kick-turns on the skin track to big, athletic turns down your line. Move in the mountains like never before and enter for your chance to win the Hemispheres kit from Outdoor Research.
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Hemispheres Jacket
The Hemispheres Jacket, designed with ski touring and freeride skiing in mind, offers another “first” from Outdoor Research. Here, unique stretch-woven GORE-TEX fabric lines the hood, back panel and underarms, ensuring a flexible, comfortable feel, even when you’re crouched in an athletic position on the downhill or outstretched while climbing toward your objective. Vertical zippers on both sides of the jacket’s torso provide big opportunities for ventilation—far better than many hard-to-access underarm vents—and three pockets leave enough room for smaller items you want to keep handy. Made in collaboration with the professional athletes on OR’s roster, this jacket is a tried-and-true workhorse for the most enduring ski missions and powder-laden adventures.
Hemispheres Bib
Designed in collaboration with the athlete team at Outdoor Research, the Hemispheres Bib is the ideal complement to its upper body counterpart. Utilizing the same GORE-TEX stretch fabric along the back panel, hips and inner thighs, the bib promotes ease of movement while you’re striding, boot-packing or skiing. Other thoughtful features include dedicated beacon pocket on the thigh, oversized outer-thigh vents, reinforced cuffs along the ankles, as well as thoughtful inner gaiters with a “power strap slot” that allows you to crank down on your boot’s ankle strap while simultaneously cinching the gaiter in place. Finally, but possibly of most importance, the Hemispheres Bib offers a full-zip drop seat for “when nature calls.”
