Winter is upon us, and with the arrival of snow on some of Europe’s mountains set for the not too distant future, many people will start to be thinking about booking their holidays to the slopes for this season. For many of us lucky enough to hit the pistes this winter, the luxury of a new ski jacket will be all too tempting, and if purchasing towards the beginning of the ski season there are often many deals and savings to be had across online outlets. In this article, we’ll be looking at some recommendations for the best ski jackets on the market at the moment - we’ll also look at some buying recommendations and what to look for if you’re thinking of upgrading your kit. A good ski jacket can be a significant outlay, so the kind of jacket you’ll buy somewhat comes down to the budget you have available and the kind of skiing or snowboarding you’ll be doing. Hardshells are popular, and are very waterproof and lightweight, but can sometimes be more expensive than traditional synthetic ski wear or even down options. Also look for features such as a hood that fits over your helmet, snow cuffs to stop snow getting inside the jacket and a lift pass pocket - imperative if you’re getting on and off lifts within a resort environment. It is also worth investing in a jacket that has good arm and side ventilation, as even in challenging conditions you can get quite warm on the slopes.