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. Women's Coldfront Down Hoodie Fabric Performance Water Resistant Wind Resistant Lightweight Most All-Around Versatile Coldfront Down The Coldfront is your new everyday favorite puffy, available in both men’s and women’s sizes (up to 4X!) in the form of a jacket, hoodie, or vest. Its all-over down insulation is enhanced with warmth-trapping details, like our exclusive VerticalXECO SR synthetic insulation at the shoulders and cuffs, in order to prevent cold spots and keep in heat. Down fill power: 700-fill Additional Tech: Durable double ripstop shell & lining powered by 53% recycled Pertex Quantum Eco. What else? The Coldfront is enhanced with synthetic insulation details to trap even more warmth where it counts, utilizing 85% recycled VerticalXECO SR. Hidden features: Insulated brushed tricot-lined hand pockets create a haven of cozy warmth when you’ve got frigid fingers. 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.