Columbia Women's Mountain Shredder Jacket

December 06, 2011

I recently bought this jacket for snowboarding because I decided it was time to trade in my 15 year old lime green jacket for something with a little more style and waterproofing. I haven't had a chance to take it out on the slopes yet, but from trying it on and wearing it outside I know I'm going to love it! I bought a medium, and it fits me great! Im 5'7 and a bout 130lbs and have an athletic build so its the perfect size for me. I love the black design I got, the pattern is very suttle. The only thing I would like to have extra is to add a zipper on the inside chest pocket. Its just a mesh pocket with no enclosure so if I put something in there its sure to fall out, I might just add some velcro to it. Other that that its semi insulated and looks like its going to be very waterproof! Cant wait to try it out!

good overall
October 08, 2011

Enough space. Light, not bulky at all. True to the picture. Beautiful design & color. Good for windy and stormy days, but may not be warm enough for extremely cold weathers.

Great product!
May 18, 2011

I bought the black cherry in a small. It fits and looks great! I'm 5'5" 1/2 and 120 lbs. The small fits perfectly for a coat, with just enough room for all my crazy layered outfits. I've been wearing this jacket for all weathers. In light summer rain, even. It's just thick enough that it doesn't stifle you in warmer weather but keeps you perfectly warm in snow. I'd recommend this jacket to anyone who's looking for a fun, functional snow jacket!

March 14, 2011

I was happy with this product and the customer service provided by Altrec. I think the jacket will be very durable, and appears warm for the light weight.

Great details!
March 14, 2011

After not having a new coat in a decade, I found the details included here amazing. From the cinching belt that stops snow from entering your pants to the exterior pocket perfect for the cell phone. My favorite are the soft, fleece wrist cuffs with a hold for the thumb. When coupled with gloves, they make the warmest, driest glove experience I've ever had.

Great Jacket, Perfect for boarding
February 09, 2011

This jacket was amazing and definitely exceeded my expectations. I took it snowboarding in Southern California and found it to be a bit warmer than I would have liked -- but it is very lightweight and comfortable! Pros: great look (especially the light blue color), perfect for the mountain and in cold weather, comfortable, has pockets for everything, hood tucks away into collar, very weatherproof Cons: One of the buttons to attach the powder skirt came off before I even took it up the mountain! However, the parts that need to be durable definitely are. This is a high-quality jacket. Powder skirt not tight enough, I still got some snow up the jacket. Would be great if it had clips to attach to pants. Wish the jacket was a tad longer. Would have liked a more feminine fit. Overall, I recommend this jacket highly! For the price, it is a great buy. You won't be disappointed.

Quality is great
January 11, 2011

This is the jacket I expected exactly. Not too heavy but warm and with many pockets and details. I love the jacket and will buy one more for my sister. Thank altrec.com!!!

Great Jacket
January 03, 2011

Bought this for my first snowboarding trip and it was excellent! Kept me warm and dry, and believe me I was rolling in the snow more than standing on my board. Great fit and looks good too.

Great coat for roaming around town
January 01, 2011

I got this coat for my wife and she absolutely loves it. We had opportunity to try it out on a recent trip to Seattle and though we dealt with a lot of rain and wind, the coat kept the elements out and her warm and that was the goal, so it was a winner. We also chose this color as so often coats for women are for fashion and fashion colors and animals don't get along. We spend a lot of time in the National Parks seeking animals and we needed a color that was more natural, yet still stylish, and this one fit the bill. The extra pockets, the adjustable hide-away hood, and the extra cuffs in the sleeves make this coat one she hopes will last.

Very Warm
December 26, 2010

This coat fits true to size and is very warm. Even when trying it on at home - I immediately felt warmer after a minute of wearing it zipped up. I am not in love with the blue one I got nor the other colors available, but I the details (pockets, zips, snowskirt, and etc) were what sold the deal. I think it's a great coat.