When the forecast calls for "type 2 fun" this is the shell you grab. Designed for serious alpine missions and brutal mountain weather, the Alpha SV delivers the kind of protection that earns your trust one pitch, ridge, or whiteout at a time. The updated GORE-TEX PRO ePE fabric offers enhanced durability and stormproof performance, now with a lighter footprint. Whether pushing through spindrift at altitude or waiting out squalls at a wind-blasted belay, this shell keeps you moving when bailing isn’t an option.
- GORE-TEX PRO ePE shell keeps out wind and moisture while letting heat escape on the move
- Tough recycled nylon face fabric stands up to rock, ice, and heavy alpine use
- PFAS-free DWR repels rain and snow without relying on harmful chemicals
- RECCO® reflector in the hood improves searchability in case of an emergency
- Pit zips provide quick ventilation during steep climbs and high-output efforts
- Two internal dump pockets hold gloves, skins, or a toque where they stay warm and dry
- Harness-compatible chest pockets keep essentials close without getting in the way
- Cohaesive hem adjusters double as harness stops to prevent bunching or ride-up
- StormHood™ fits over a helmet and adjusts without blocking your field of view
- Regular fit gives room to layer and still moves easily through technical terrain
