Product description

Our Story Starts with Ron Gregg

Outdoor Research founder Ron Gregg was a nuclear physicist who spent as much time as possible exploring the edges of the map. He referred to the outdoors as The Big Office, taking his work and research into the backcountry as often as possible.

In 1980, Ron watched his frostbitten partner get airlifted off a glacier on Denali. He’d spent months planning a new route in the purest style, skiing 100 miles from the road to the base of the climb. Halfway to the summit, their trip ended with the failure of a simple pair of gaiters. Stubborn to the end, Ron refused a seat on the helicopter and descended alone for two weeks, pondering what had happened.

Outdoor Research was born from Ron’s research-led approach to problem solving. He believed that the Research Method could be applied to solve the outdoor’s biggest challenges. Today, we carry that ethos forward.

Most Rugged Down

Fabric Performance

• Water Resistant
• Wind Resistant
• Durable
• Lightweight

Women's Helium Down Hoodie

Helium Down Collection

Available in both men’s and women’s jackets, hoodies, and vests, the Helium Down Collection tackles the #1 issue outdoorsy people have with down insulation: The Helium is extremely durable, resisting rips, tears, and abrasions. It gives you the warmth and performance of down without the delicateness, not to mention – it's our lightest puffy yet.

• Down fill power: 800-fill
• Additional tech: Lightweight durable shell by Pertex Quantum with Diamond Fuse Technology.
• What else? The Helium Down Hoodie is the winner of the Editor’s Choice award from Backcountry Magazine.
• Hidden Features: Only on the Helium Down Hoodie: Durable waterproof shoulders.
• Best for: Cold weather climbing or bouldering, layering under your ski shell, compressed at the bottom of your pack for those “just in case” coldsnaps.
• Wear it as a: Hoodie, Jacket, or Vest.

Winter Snow Collections

SuperStrand LT Collection

Warmth, softness, stretch, and eco-conscious materials unite in your new favorite all-winter hoodie. This is the best choice for versatility and comfort both on and off the mountain.

Snowcrew Collection

Looking for the warmest option for resort riding? Look no further. Shop the best-selling Snowcrew jacket, pants and bibs, designed with insulated warmth allowing for all day comfort. Hidden features include internal gaiters, waist adjustment tabs, and interior chest pocket with a media port. New this season are even more sizes. Shop extended sizes for him and up to 4X for her.

Hemispheres Collection

Browse the award-winning Hemispheres and Hemispheres II jacket and bibs for skiing and snowboarding. Built in collaboration with our ambassador team who have helped refine the fit, design and features found in the Hemispheres II. The kit features a fully seam-taped 3L GORE-TEX C-Knit technology that is waterproof, soft and quiet. In addition to the storm proof durability, we have added innovative stretch panels of 2L GORE-TEX fabric that allows for movement where you need it most, found in the Hemispheres and Hemispheres II.

Skytour Collection

Best for the backcountry. The award-winning Skytour AscentShell kit is known for combining everything you would look for in your backcountry kit, featuring breathability, durability and comfort. This light and fast kit includes a 3-layer breathable waterproof fabric as well as function-first designs like zippered thigh vents and multiple hood adjustments.