Seeing a lot of kids walking around the streets dressed in Doc Martins and baggy overalls like they just walked off the set of Boy Meets World and I get the strong sense the next generation is endorsing a comeback of late 1990s/early 2000s fashion. If you’re looking to echo this expression for this under appreciated retro styling on the mountain, I got the kit for you. There’s something about the silhouette of the shell/bib combo I can’t quite put my finger that conjures deep nostalgia .
Picture a bib and jacket that look like they are straight outta Nintendo 64’s 1080 Snowboarding but with all the bells and whistles we have come to expect in outwear in 2023, that we have with the Mountain Hardware First Tracks line. Simple profile, comfortable fit, and quality that we have come to expect from an industry leader. There’s something about the silhouette of the shell/bib combo I can’t quite put my finger that conjures deep nostalgia and I love it.
Mountain Hardware has long been an industry leader in no nonsense, high performance outerwear. They don’t just slap a logo on shoddy garments and try to push them to the masses as fast fashion for the winter enthousiasts. There’s a reason why people whose lives depend on their gear in alpine setting are loyal lifelong customers.
Here’s the long and short of it…this kit a subtle head-turner at the ski resort at a reasonable price by a company that makes quality reliable gear you can depend on. Definitely recommend checking it out if its time to refresh your kit.
When hot laps and groomers are calling your name, this all-mountain First Tracks™ Bib is ready to rock wherever you ride. All the technical bells and whistles—seals out snow and wind, jacket-to-bib connector, and so forth—with a nod to the sportiness that keeps you pitching headlong into moguls then bombing down some breezy blues. Perfect for those who run cold and bold, not shying from kick turns and tricks, with the functionality to keep them out there from freshies to last lift.
- Uses: Skiing/Snowboarding, Snowsports
- 2-layer waterproof Dry.Q® fabric provides breathable weather protection
- Body-mapped warmth provides 60 g of insulation at the seat and knees
- Adjustable low-profile suspenders
- Zippered chest pocket with internal stretch band is compatible with most phone sizes
- Integrated webbing belt with a ladder lock buckle
- Zippered front fly
- Side zips for easy on and off and venting
- Two secure zippered thigh pockets
- Inner thigh vents with mesh backing
- Zippered rear pocket
- Jacket-to-pant attachment loop
- Reinforced 600D CORDURA® kickpatches that extend around bottom hem
- Cinches at cuffs to accommodate a variety boots
- Internal snow gaiter with boot hook
- Integrated RECCO® reflector for searchability in emergency situations
- Imported
When hot laps and groomers are calling your name, this all-mountain First Tracks™ Jacket is ready to rock wherever you ride. All the technical bells and whistles—seals out snow and wind, jacket-to-bib connector, helmet-compatible hood and so forth—with a nod to the sportiness that keeps you pitching headlong into moguls then bombing down some breezy blues. Perfect for those not shying away from kick turns and tricks, giving you all the functionality to keep you out there from freshies to last lift.
- Uses: Skiing/Snowboarding, Snowsports
- 2-layer waterproof Dry.Q® fabric provides breathable weather protection
- Helmet-compatible hood with three-way drawcord adjustment
- Underarm zip vents with mesh backing to expel heat while keeping snow out
- Two secure zippered chest pockets
- Two hand pockets with flap closure and secure side zipper opening
- Pass pocket on the sleeve
- Snap front placket covering a two way center front zipper
- Internal secure zippered pocket
- Internal drop pocket
- Internal powder skirt with jacket to pant integration
- Internal stretch cuffs with thumb loops
- Hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs
- Dual lower hem adjusters to seal in warmth
- Integrated RECCO® reflector for searchability in emergency situations
- Imported
