Jones Shralpinist Jacket and Pants: Premium Backcountry Outerwear Built for Big Lines

Introduction

Jeremy Jones built a reputation pushing the limits of big mountain freeriding, and over the last decade his brand has become just as well known for producing some of the best snowboard gear in the business. This season, Jones adds a new string to its bow with an all-new outerwear collection, and the Shralpinist jacket and pants sit at the summit as the most premium offering in the line. This is what Jeremy himself will be wearing for his biggest lines of the season, and it is easy to see why a lot of backcountry enthusiasts will want to do the same.

The whole range is technical and performance focused, but the Shralpinist pieces go further: they are built for riders who see themselves as part alpinist, total shredder. Here is a closer look at what sets them apart.

Designed for the Skin Track and the Descent

If you are a regular on the skin track or kicking steps up the boot pack, while still looking to push your riding on the way back down, this set is aimed squarely at you. Every stitch and panel has been shaped by the amount of time Jeremy and the Jones crew have spent testing the line, with an ergonomic fit designed for both the ascent and the descent.

The fit is every inch a classic freeride cut. There is extra length in the arms and body to keep you protected when you are reaching for the summit or stretching out for a crowd-pleasing method on the way down, plenty of room for layering underneath, and a helmet-compatible hood.

Three-Layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell Protection

Protection is where the Shralpinist set makes its strongest case. Both the jacket and pants use a three-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell construction, and as far as all-weather protection goes, this is about as good as it gets. No matter how wild, wet or windy the conditions are, nothing is getting in.

The construction goes beyond simple waterproofing thanks to a body-mapping design. Areas prone to wear and tear, namely the hood and arms of the jacket and the seat and knees of the pants, use more durable materials. Meanwhile, the areas less prone to abrasion but where body heat builds up, such as the torso and inside leg, use the most breathable Gore-Tex Pro fabric available.

Granted, these materials do not make it the most eco-friendly option in the Jones line, but the durability on offer plus a lifetime guarantee suggests you will not be replacing it any time soon. Wherever a component can be swapped for a greener alternative, it has been, including recycled YKK zips and recycled adjustable cords.

Fit and Ergonomics

Because the same team designed the jacket and pants together, the fit carries over consistently between the two pieces. Adjustability is available on the cuffs, hood, and waist of the jacket, and the pants follow the same freeride-friendly philosophy. The result is outerwear that moves naturally whether you are boot packing, skinning, or laying down a turn.

Backcountry-Ready Features

The feature list is stacked and genuinely backcountry oriented. The central zipper and the chest and pant pockets all use fully waterproof zips, and ventilation is generous: underarm zips on the jacket and full-length zips running down the legs of the pants.

There is even a vent built into the collar to stop your breath fogging up your goggles or sunglasses. On top of that you get additional internal pockets, a minimalist powder skirt, boot gaiters on the pants, and a lift pass pocket for the days you head to the resort instead of the backcountry.

Safety: RECCO and Rescue Guidance

Safety gets real attention here. Every garment in the Jones outerwear line carries a RECCO avalanche beacon system, giving riders the best chance of staying safe or, in the worst case, being found quickly and efficiently. Jones has even printed a quick guide to avalanche rescue tips on the inside of the jacket, a small touch that reflects how seriously the brand treats backcountry safety.

Jones Shralpinist Pants

The pants mirror the jacket’s strengths: the same three-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell protection, reinforced durability in the seat and knees, the most breathable Gore-Tex Pro fabric in the inner legs, and full-length leg vents for climbing. Boot gaiters keep snow out on deep days, and the fit leaves room for layering underneath.

Conclusion

Jeremy describes the Shralpinist jacket and pants as outerwear designed to keep you comfortable in uncomfortable conditions, and the spec backs that up. They handle hostile weather, are stacked with splitboarding and freeride-specific features, and do it all with a fit and look that will not feel out of place in bounds at your local resort. Wherever you ride, if you want total, uncompromising performance and protection from the elements, this is about as good as it gets.