By Dawn Marie Fichera

I don’t know about you but I am pretty vain when it comes to fashion, form, and function on the slopes. I’m not into that whole matchy-matchy snow-bunny outfit stuff. When I see the girls on the terrain with their frilly outfits that are obviously lacking both style and warmth, I have to stifle a laugh. Personally, I want something that is feminine yet practical and durable without being cutesy. Helly Hansen gets what I’m talking about.

Helly Hansen puts out a hardcore stylish jacket and pant combo that will have even the most fashion-conscious among us smiling. Their Granite Jacket and Granite Pant are constructed of the finest materials like Thinsualte insulation so you won’t freeze your bum off, and their patented Helly Tech XP protection that cuts the wind, no problem.

As far as form ann function are concerned, the Granite Jacket has cool features like water-resistant zips, a snap-away zip-off powder skirt, an attached hood with one-hand hood adjustment, adjustable cuffs, a mesh interior with reflective silver backing to retain all your precious body heat,  and multiple pockets including a ski-pass pocket. And did I happen to mention that the cut, a.k.a style, is feminine without being cutesy? Well it is.

And just as keeping your upper-body warm and dry isn’t a luxury when battling the cold and snow, neither is keeping your lower body. The Helly Hansen Granite pants offer the same great patented Helly Tech insulation, keeping you super dry and comfortable against the elements. The Granite pants are fully insulated with a zipped hem opening, inner leg vents and stretch boot gaiters. So your pants won’t get all mangled in your boots. Nice.

So, if you are looking for  a killer outdoor combo that won’t leave you feeling like you should be lodging instead of taking on the challenges of a monstrous run, check out the Helly Hansen gear. You won’t be disappointed. And neither will your keen fashion sense.

Helly Hansen Team Rider Lisa Filzmoser

Save a bit of scrilla and take advantage of Helly's 2 for 1 lift ticket voucher with the purchase of the Granite Jacket or Pant (on sale now!) valid at these participating Mountain Resorts: Marble Mountain, Smugglers Notch, Squaw Valley USA, Taos, Mt. Seymour, Mt. Spokane, Ski Butternut, Sun Peaks Resort, Stevens Pass, Winter Park, Copper, Pico Mountain, Hunter Mountain, Jay Peak, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Camp Fortune, Norquay, Mont Ste. Marie, Northstar (weekdays only), Sierra (weekdays ony), Mount Washington (weekdays only).