One of Columbia's Best Ski Jackets Is on Sale for Only $90 Right Now
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Why We Love This Deal
If you’re looking to score a hot Black Friday deal on a new ski and snowboarding jacket, one of the best places to start is Columbia, now that its sale has gone live. Ski and snowboard jackets rarely dip near, let alone below, the $100 mark, but right now, one of the brand’s most popular models, the Alpine Action II Jacket, has fallen just below it.
The Columbia Alpine Action II Jacket is on sale for just $90 during the brand's early Black Friday sale, a 50% discount off its regular price of $180. To get this price before the sale opens up to the public, you’ll have to be a member or sign up for a free account and log in. It may be worth it, too—this is a price you never see on a fully waterproof, insulated ski shell from a top outdoor brand. And, with 200 five-star ratings, snow-sport lovers seem to really like it.
Columbia Alpine Action II Jacket, $90 (was $180) at Columbia
What Shoppers Should Know
- Colors: 5
- Sizes: S to 2XL
- Design: Snow sports
- Purpose: Winter sports, frigid weather
- Tech: Omin-Tech, Omni-Heat
- Specs: 31-inch dovetail, adjustable waist and cuffs, removable hood, ample pockets
- Waterproof: Yes
This jacket is centered around Columbia’s Omni-Tech for breathable waterproofing fabric and Omni-Heat, which uses a reflective lining and silver thermal dots to reflect your body’s heat without adding unnecessary bulk. The result is a streamlined, super-warm jacket that breathes well, too. From there, it's crafted with synthetic insulation, a solid 31-inch droptail hem to keep snow out, and an adjustable, removable hood that will have you ready for any frigid weather or black-diamond slopes.
When you’re out on the mountain all day, you need storage and pockets, and this jacket does that and then some. It has a ski pass pocket, others for goggles, a phone, and even hand warmers. Its design is functional as well, with a back powder skirt, adjustable cuffs, and a drawcord hem, and stylish matte finishes.
In terms of pricing, most budget snow sport jackets will run you double on average, and some of the best-rated in the industry, like Patagonia’s PowSlayer, Fjallraven’s Bergtagen GTX Pro, and even The North Face’s Summit Tsirku GTX Pro, can run close to $1,000. Even Men's Journal's winner for best budget pick among the best ski jackets in 2025, also from Columbia (the Platinum Peak II 3L Shell Jacket), will set you back $300. So, when we say it’s a heck of a deal, that’s quite the understatement.
It's also worth noting that Columbia's early Black Friday prices open up to the public on Nov. 20, no membership required. We still think it's worth hitting this sale now by creating a free account, though.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
Numerous reviews highlight just how well this ski jacket performs—from the frozen temps of New England to the mountains of the west, this jacket does what it’s supposed to: keep you warm. One shopper described how well it does in action: “Everything you need: lots of pockets, a powder skirt, super warm, and true to size,” said another. If you’re on a budget, they said to just get this one.
Columbia’s Black Friday sale runs from now until Dec. 2 (after it opens up to the public), so you do have a little time to decide to grab this Alpine II jacket. However, members are not waiting, and sizes are already selling out. If you’re prepping for winter sports, just get this jacket, as it’s a price that’s too hard to beat.