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11-12 Women's Rossignol ESCAPE Jacket
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The Women's ESCAPE, a true midweight hybrid cross country ski jacket, looks to be a very well thought-out choice. The outer fabric, covering the front, sleeves and lower back is made of 100% breathable polyester with DWR, for durable water repellency. The inside is brushed polyester stretch knit for comfort, warmth and breathability. There's an elastic waist with anti slip rubber, to keep your hem from riding up, 2 zippered hand pockets, and a zippered double stowage pocket on the lower back. Colors: Opal(turquoise), Fuschia. S-XL List: $130 Sale: $110.50

11-12 Louis Garneau Women's MERIT Jacket
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The Louis Garneau MERIT Jacket is a superb entry in the midweight cross country ski jacket category. The the hybrid design, semi-relaxed fit and sporty good looks, along with all the right features make it a hard one to pass up. The outer fabric, which is put only on the Jacket front and top of the arms is "Diamond Air", a very lightweight, 100% polyester with tiny diamond shaped ripstop construction to enhance tear resistance. The Merit Jacket is fully lined with Micro-AirdryEX, a 100% knit polyester fabric with brushed back for warmth and enhanced wicking properties. There are 2 zippered hand pockets, 1 back pocket with invisible zipper, front and back reflectivity, and adjustable drawcord hem. Color: Flash Blue/Grey, Black/Grey. Sizes: S-XXL List: $130 SALE: $104

11-12 Women's SWIX CRUISING Jacket
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The Swix Women's Cruising Jacket has always been a hit. It's made of lightweight polyester microfiber and has a large stretch back panel for breathability making it perfect for cross country skiing as well as other general sports activities from fall all the way through to spring! The arms are shaped for better freedom of movement, the collar is nicely lined for comfort, it has a draw cord hem and is water and wind repellent. Colors include: White/Anthracite, Pacific Blue/Black. Sizes S-L List: $90 SALE:$75 (Coordinates nicely with the Swix Polaris Polo Zip Top and Cruising Pant)

11-12 Brooks Women's UTOPIA THERMAL HOODIE
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The UTOPIA THERMAL HOODIE From Brooks is an ideal layering piece for cold weather cross country skiing or as a lightweight jacket for more moderate temperatures. The polyester/spandex fabric is brushed on the inside to provide cozy warmth and the outside is smooth so it slides nicely underneath a lightweight shell if needed. The ergonomic design makes for a flattering feminine fit and the colors coordinate perfectly with all the Brooks Jackets. There are 2 side zip pockets, an internal moisture proof media pocket, ergonomic hood with mesh panel and ponytail exit, plus thumbholes. We sold out of these last season; this is a very versatile piece for cross country skiing. Colors include Turquoise, Cerise, Cobalt and Black. Sizes: S-XL List: $85 SALE: $68

11-12 Brooks Women's INFINITI Jacket II
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The Brooks INFINITI Jacket II is made of breathable 100% polyester microfiber with Teflon DWR. It's a top notch, fitted jacket and has all the features you need: 360 degree retroreflectivity, back venting, cozy cuff with thumbholes, zippered hand pockets, internal moisture-proof media pocket and great ergonomic design lines. This is a jacket that can definitely be worn year 'round for walking, running, biking, jogging, travelling, snowshoeing and yes most certainly Cross Country Skiing. The INFINITI Jacket II is actually the same jacket as Brooks NightLife Jacket II but comes in Cerise (magenta) or Cobalt/Aqua. Sizes S-XL List: $100 SALE: $79.99

11-12 Sporthill Women's DAY PASS Jacket
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The new Day Pass Jacket from Sporthill is the ultimate in a warm Cross Country ski jacket or snowshoe jacket. Made of Windshield Softshell (polyester/elastine, backed with polyester fleece), this hooded jacket sports a shaped, form following, longer length fit. It has a full front zipper with internal storm guard and zipper garage. Other features include drawcord adjustable hood and hem, plus 2 front zippered pockets and 1 invisible zippered back pocket. Once you're all warmed up, just unzip the 2 vertical vents in the back and easily maintain your comfort level. Winter warmer cuffs will keep cold air out and reflective logos will keep you visible. This jacket is a cold weather home run! Be sure to check out the coordinating softshell pant called the Day Pass Pant.S-XL. Glow, ClearBlue. List: $150 SALE: $119.99

11-12 Women's SALOMON SUPER FAST II Jacket
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We are very happy to see Salomon present another really nice XC jacket for this season. A lightly lined, Hybrid jacket, the Women’s SUPER FAST II Jacket meets all the criterion for aerobic skiing. With climaWIND™ (wind resistant, water resistant) front and SMART SKIN™ (stretchy sides and back) TECHNOLOGY, the Super Fast II also has a light brushed wicking lining to keep the chill out. This jacket is designed to combine maximum breathability and stretch fit comfort. Other features include 2 side zip pockets and zipper garage for neck protection when zipped up and a smart snap closure to keep the jacket from opening up and flapping when you unzip to ventilate. Women’s colors: BayBlue/White and Eggplant/White. List: $100 SALE: $79.99

11-12 BROOKS Women's ESSENTIAL JACKET & VEST
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The Women’s ESSENTIAL Jacket from BROOKS is a good choice in the lightweight cross country ski jacket category. Made of Aireplex II (100% polyester with DWR which repels water.), it is semi-fitted. It features front and back retroreflectivity in case you want to use this jacket for running or biking. It has a back vent for added breathability, full front zipper, inner storm guard and zipper garage to protect your neck when zipped up. With 2 side zippered pockets and an inside moisture proof media pocket and an adjustable drawstring waist, this jacket has it all for a very reasonable price. Women’s colors: Turquoise, Cerise, Cobalt, Black. List: $70 SUPER SALE: $56 Also available: the ESSENTIAL VEST! List: $55 SALE: $44


11-12 Women's NORTH FACE TORPEDO Jacket
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The Performance collection of The North Face is designed for endurance athletes who need to be fast and light, while still staying protected from the elements. The apparel in this collection features the latest in ultralight, packable, adaptable, multi-purpose gear. One of our favorites and one of our lightest XC Jackets is the TORPEDO Jacket.

Made for high aerobic activity, the Women's NORTH FACE TORPEDO Jacket has windproof body fabric (consisting of polyester plain weave) to block the wind, stretch, breathable, wicking mesh back panel with Sanitized Silver anti-odor finish, underneath the cape vent for temperature regulation. This jacket is water and wind resistant, and will keep you visible, with its 360 degrees of reflectivity, as well as keeping you warm and dry. There are 2 zippered hand pockets as well as a rear ambidexterous storage pocket. Sizes:S-XL Gravity Purple, Exotic Green, Luwig Blue. List: $90 SUPER SALE: $72 (Layers well over the North Face TKA 80 Hybrid top).


11-12 Women's BROOKS NIGHTLIFE JACKET
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Be seen in this very lightweight, highly visible jacket from BROOKS! The women's NightLife Jacket is armed with 360 degrees of 3M Scotchlite 500 candle power retro-reflectivity. This weather resistant jacket also features a zippered Napoleon pocket, 2 secure zippered side pockets and a vented back for maximum breathability. Even though, you may not need much reflectivity on the XC ski trail, this is a great running and biking jacket for the off-season: Spring, Summer and Fall; and has all the features of a great XC ski jacket as well. Now available in BLACK with contrasting Nightlife inserts and NIGHTLIFE with contrasting black inserts. Sizes S-XL List: $100.00 20% off SALE: $79.99

11-12 Women's SPORTHILL JOURNEY JACKET
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Designed for high performance and maximum mobility, the Journey Jacket (actually a softshell) offers exceptional weather protection, ventilation and stretch. This jacket was introduced last season and it's great for cold weather running, walking, XC skiing, snowshoeing and other outdoor winter activities. The Journey Jacket features plenty of storage for audio players, keys and energy snacks, and provides uncompromising performance and comfort. Super-Soft Flite technology (100% polyester with polyurethane membrane)offers the essential balance of insulation, breath ability, moisture wicking and wind block for high-octane winter sports. This jacket has a full front reverse coil zipper with inner storm guard and zipper garage, zippered sleeve pocket with audio wire port, winter warmer cuffs, two front zippered pockets, adjustable bungee on back collar, and back mesh vents with zippers which allow the vents to be open or closed. S-XL Black, Blue. List:$140 SALE:$112

12-13 Women's SPORTHILL SYMMETRY II JACKET
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The Women's SYMMETRY II JACKET is definitely one of the nicest XC touring jackets available. It is a midweight shell which offers protection from wind, rain and snow. It is made of Createx (100% polyester microfiber) and treated with DWR for water repellency. It has all the right features! The brushed polyester mesh lining wicks moisture away from the first layer to keep your core climate consistant. It has a concealed hood in the collar, full front zip with fleece-lined storm guard and zipper garage, two zippered side pockets, vertical back vents for temperature regulation and drawcord hem with adjustment toggles in the pockets to prevent dangling drawcords. Rose (red), Deep Teal, Black. Women's S-XL List: $100 SALE: $79.99
Also available at 40% off, in limited sizes is last years Symmetry Jacket. Sale price: $57 Call 800-832-2663 for availability.

 


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