Fit and Features

Fit-wise, it’s your classic serious-freerider look; all substance over style, with every consideration taken for comfort on the way up as well as the way down. Having said that, we reckon it looks the business too, with all-black options available should you not wish to commit to the full ‘safety red’ matching gear.

It’s amazing what a difference having a freeride-specific jacket and pants can make when the getting’s good. Thanks to the powder skirt and gaiters, adjustable hood, waterproof zips and bountiful venting, you’ll be as snug as a bug from your first ascent to your last face-shot.

Safety is naturally a top concern of the Jones team, and that’s why every piece of outerwear is equipped with the Recco avalanche beacon system. Some tips on conducting an avalanche rescue are also printed inside the jacket.

Not every day is a powder day, of course, which is why there are also specific pockets for your liftpass and phone.

“As far as technical adventure-primed outerwear goes, this pairing is essentially unimprovable”

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A barnstorming debut, then, and one that looks set to improve the lot of (if we must) “shralpinists” the world over. As far as technical adventure-primed outerwear goes, this pairing is essentially unimprovable.

High-end gear naturally requires a substantial investment, and the existence of so many established outerwear specialists might make you hesitate going with a freshman-year offering such as this. However, the Jones brand is synonymous with quality in other sectors, so you’d be a fool to expect anything less here.