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Jackets & Pants

In the Sierra's mostly-dry climate, I almost never wear a shell. For that reason, I love the ultralight Triumph Anorak, or even an Ether windshirt, which I carry as insurance. Alpine skiing picks are the Genesis, the Apex Bionic, and the Venture Jackets. For fleece the Miwok is light, warm and comfortable; the windproof R4 is my choice for Alpine skiing. The 11-ounce Marmot PreCip is my do-it-all hardshell pant. Don't forget to check out the SmartWool Microweight Crew for a base layer.

Shirts

• SmartWool Microweight Crew
• Mountain Hardwear Wicked T
• Patagonia Capilene 2 Zip-Neck

Fleece

• North Face Miwok Fleece Jacket
• North Face Khumbu Jacket
• North Face Denali Fleece Jacket
• Patagonia R4 Fleece Jacket

Jackets

• Marmot Nano
• Marmot Genesis Softshell
• North Face Aconcagua (Women's)
• Mountain Hardwear Typhoon
• GoLite Ether Wind Jacket
• North Face Apex Bionic Jacket
• North Face Ama Dablam Jacket
• Marmot PreCip Jacket
• North Face Triumph Anorak
• North Face Venture Jacket

Pants & Bottoms

• Arcteryx Gamma LT Pant
• Arcteryx Palisade Pant
• Marmot Scree Softshell Pant
• Marmot PreCip Pant
• Smartwool Microweight Bottoms
• Patagonia Capilene 1 Bottoms
• Opedix S1 Performance Tights

Vests

• North Face Windwall Vest
• Montbell UL Down Inner Vest
• Mountain Hardwear Windstopper Tech Vest

Socks

• Injinji Outdoor Crew
• Smartwool Adrenaline Light

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