The Mountain Equipment Frontier Hooded Women’s Jacket is a technical, lightweight softshell built for serious summer alpinism and spring ski touring. Engineered with precision and purpose, it delivers a rare balance of breathability, durability, and weather resistance—exactly what you need when moving fast through exposed alpine environments.

Designed specifically for women, this softshell jacket uses Exolite 210 stretch double weave fabric, known for its abrasion resistance and exceptional breathability. Whether you're pushing up sun-drenched ridgelines or navigating spring snowfields, the fabric performs with consistency. The softshell construction ensures you stay protected from cold winds while maintaining comfort during high-output activity.

Lightweight Performance for Summer Alpinism

When every gram counts and conditions shift quickly, the Frontier Jacket steps up. Weighing in at a minimal level, it’s ideal for summer mountaineering and long alpine approaches where speed and agility are essential. The slim, active fit eliminates excess bulk without restricting movement. Stretch panels allow a natural range of motion, whether you’re scrambling rock, handling ski poles, or adjusting harness gear.

Durable Softshell Protection

The Exolite 210 stretch double weave softshell isn’t just about flexibility—it’s incredibly durable. Designed to resist scuffs and snags, the fabric withstands contact with rock, ice, and gear without compromise. It’s this resilience that makes the Frontier Jacket a go-to piece for mountain professionals and passionate alpine explorers alike.

Over-locked and topstitched seams reinforce the jacket’s structure, allowing it to maintain shape and performance over time. Whether you're dragging it across granite ridges or using it daily through a spring season of ski tours, it’s built to last.

Engineered for Movement

From the articulated sleeves to the adjustable Mountain HC Hood, every detail supports dynamic movement. The hood is helmet-compatible and fully adjustable, offering enhanced protection without limiting visibility or freedom. It's ideal for alpine climbing or spring ski touring where weather exposure is frequent and conditions are unpredictable.

Dual tether hem drawcords help lock in warmth and keep out icy updrafts, while adjustable cuffs allow you to fine-tune sleeve placement and layer effectively with gloves. This jacket excels at keeping weather at bay while allowing your body to breathe and perform.

Breathable & Versatile for High Output

Breathability is a hallmark of the Frontier Jacket. The double weave construction moves moisture efficiently, helping to regulate body temperature during fast-paced ascents and variable spring tours. It’s a jacket you can wear from start to summit without needing to adjust constantly.

If the wind picks up or you hit a shaded traverse, you’ll appreciate the wind-resistant properties of the fabric. It shields you without adding the bulk of a traditional hardshell—ideal when the forecast is variable but doesn’t call for sustained rain.

Practical Features for Mountain Use

The Frontier Hooded Women’s Jacket includes all the right technical features for long days in the hills:

Mountain HC Hood: Helmet-compatible and fully adjustable, offering full coverage and peripheral vision.
Dual Hem Drawcords: Adjust the fit and seal out wind at the waist.
Adjustable Cuffs: Refine sleeve fit and compatibility with gloves.
Zipped Pockets: Secure your essentials without interrupting your stride.

This jacket layers well over a baselayer or midlayer fleece and compresses down to a manageable size in your pack. It’s equally suited for a fast-and-light summit push or an all-day traverse on spring snow.

Built for the Mountains, Refined for You

Mountain Equipment has poured decades of alpine expertise into the Frontier range. This women’s-specific model brings a tailored fit without sacrificing the technical performance demanded by big days in the mountains. Whether you’re tackling summer alpine ridges, ski touring into remote valleys, or navigating rough spring trails, the Frontier Jacket is your reliable shell.

Its combination of stretch, weather resistance, and breathability makes it an ideal choice for high-output missions where versatility and comfort are essential. Backed by Mountain Equipment’s commitment to quality, this jacket is a lightweight softshell you can count on, season after season.

Women's Mountain Equipment Softshell Jackets

Frontier Hooded Women's Jacket [ME-001077_STOCK]

Aerotherm Women's Jacket [ME-007972_STOCK]