Gear guide · 2026/27
Women’s ski jackets and trousers: what to look for
A good ski jacket and trousers keep you dry and warm without overheating. The labels are full of numbers; here is what they mean, and every women’s jacket and pair of trousers Absolute Snow has in stock.
By Book & Ski · 31 products, £48.95 to £179.45 · Prices checked
How to choose
Waterproof ratings
Waterproofing is measured in millimetres. 10,000 mm (10K) is fine for most holidays in dry Alpine snow; 15,000–20,000 mm or more suits wet snow and long days in bad weather. Taped seams keep water out at the stitching. Where the shop states a rating, we show it.
Insulated or shell
Insulated jackets are warm on their own and suit cold resorts and skiers who feel the cold. A shell with layers underneath is more flexible across the season and suits active skiers.
Features worth having
A powder skirt, a helmet-compatible hood, a lift-pass pocket on the sleeve and underarm vents. For trousers, boot gaiters, a reinforced hem and thigh vents; bib trousers keep snow out on falls.
Fit over layers
Try them on over a base and mid layer. You should be able to reach and crouch freely; sleeves should cover your wrists with arms outstretched.
Picks at every price
From the cheapest, middle and most expensive third of what’s in stock, we picked the ones with the most of the features above.
Budget
Protest
Protest Prtholymoly Salopette Womens Ski Snowboard Pants
- Women’s
- Bib
- 10K waterproof
£74.45
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Mid-range
Roxy
Roxy Shelter Womens Snowboard Ski Jacket
- Women’s
- PrimaLoft insulation
- 10K waterproof
£89.45
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DC
Dc Nonchalant Insulated Womens Ski Snowboard Pants
- Women’s
- 10K waterproof
£89.45
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Premium
Spyder
Spyder Winner Womens Ski Snowboard Pants
- Women’s
- PrimaLoft insulation
£134.45
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Prices from Absolute Snow’s product feed (lowest in-stock size), checked 13 November 2026. Absolute Snow is a UK retailer. Budget, mid-range and premium describe price only: we haven’t tested these products. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Everything in stock, by price
| Product | Features | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcom Hallen Pant Womens Snowboard Ski PantsVolcom | Women’s | £48.95 | View |
| Protest Lole Softshell Womens Ski Snowboard PantsProtest | Women’s | £49.45 | View |
| Armada Mula 2L Womens Ski Snowboard PantsArmada | Women’s | £53.45 | View |
| Horsefeathers Avril Ii Womens Ski Snowboard PantsHorsefeathers | Women’s | £53.45 | View |
| Burton Lalik 2L Womens Ski Snowboard JacketBurton | Women’s, 10K waterproof | £62.45 | View |
| Dc Cruiser Womens Technical Ski Snowboard JacketDC | Women’s, 10K waterproof | £71.45 | View |
| Dare 2b Conveyed Womens Ski Snowboard JacketDare 2b | Women’s, 20K waterproof | £71.45 | View |
| Volcom Species Stretch Womens Snowboard Ski PantsVolcom | Women’s | £71.45 | View |
| Protest Prtholymoly Salopette Womens Ski Snowboard PantsProtest | Women’s, Bib, 10K waterproof | £74.45 | View |
| Roxy Diversion Womens Ski Snowboard PantsRoxy | Women’s | £79.45 | View |
| Protest Prtlupine Womens Ski Snowboard JacketProtest | Women’s, 10K waterproof | £84.45 | View |
| Roxy Shelter Womens Snowboard Ski JacketRoxy | Women’s, PrimaLoft insulation, 10K waterproof | £89.45 | View |
| Dc Nonchalant Insulated Womens Ski Snowboard PantsDC | Women’s, 10K waterproof | £89.45 | View |
| Helly Hansen Legendary Womens Insulated Ski PantsHelly Hansen | Women’s | £89.45 | View |
| Oakley Jasmine Womens Insulated Snowboard Ski PantsOakley | Women’s | £92.45 | View |
| Picture Treva Womens Ski Snowboard PantsPicture | Women’s | £94.45 | View |
| Protest Prtartssym Womens Ski Snowboard JacketProtest | Women’s, 10K waterproof | £99.45 | View |
| 686 Upton Anorak Womens Snowboard Ski Jacket686 | Women’s | £102.95 | View |
| Picture Seakrest Womens Ski Snowboard JacketPicture | Women’s | £109.45 | View |
| Burton Prowess 2L Womens Snowboard Ski JacketBurton | Women’s, 10K waterproof | £116.45 | View |
| Volcom Paxson 2L Parka Womens Ski Snowboard JacketVolcom | Women’s | £116.45 | View |
| Spyder Seventy Womens Ski Snowboard PantsSpyder | Women’s | £116.45 | View |
| Burton Carbonate Womens 3L GTX Snowboard Ski PantsBurton | Women’s, GORE-TEX | £125.45 | View |
| Oakley Tnp Tbt Insulated Womens Ski Snowboard JacketOakley | Women’s | £131.45 | View |
| Spyder Winner Womens Ski Snowboard PantsSpyder | Women’s, PrimaLoft insulation | £134.45 | View |
| Rab Khroma Kinetic Wtp Womens Ski Snowboard PantsRab | Women’s, 20K waterproof | £141.95 | View |
| Burton Pyne 2L Womens Ski Snowboard JacketBurton | Women’s | £146.95 | View |
| Mammut Stoney Hs Womens Ski Snowboard Pantsmammut | Women’s | £147.95 | View |
| Burton Womens Gore Tex Treeline Snowboard Ski JacketBurton | Women’s, GORE-TEX | £152.45 | View |
| Burton Loyil Womens Ski Snowboard JacketBurton | Women’s, 10K waterproof | £171.95 | View |
| Adidas Terrex 3 Layer Post Consumer Nylon Womens Ski Snowboard JacketAdidas | Women’s | £179.45 | View |
Prices from Absolute Snow’s product feed (lowest in-stock size), checked 13 November 2026. Absolute Snow is a UK retailer. Budget, mid-range and premium describe price only: we haven’t tested these products. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Stock and lowest prices from Absolute Snow’s product feed, checked 15 October. Each brand links to its cheapest product in stock. Brand logos are trademarks of their owners, from each brand’s website (Oakley, Salomon, Ortovox and Helly Hansen from Wikimedia Commons, public domain); shown for identification. Affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Frequently asked questions
What waterproof rating do I need for skiing?
10,000 mm is enough for most holidays in cold, dry snow. Choose 15,000–20,000 mm or more for wet climates, spring snow or a lot of time in the weather.
Can I rent ski clothing?
In some resorts and UK shops, yes. For a first trip it can save money; if you ski every year, your own jacket and trousers fit better and cost less over time.