By the time you’ve paid for lift tickets, gas, tune-ups, and gear, skiing can feel downright prohibitive. You shouldn’t need a four-figure budget to stay comfortable on the mountain. In helping our fellow editors at skimagazine test nearly 100 men’s and women’s ski jackets for the 2025/2026 season, we prioritized performance, protection, and value. These five budget ski jackets deliver all three—four of which are priced under $350, and one just slightly over that’s worth the extra cash. Tap the link in our bio for the list. 📷️ : coltonstiffler ✍️ : hi_amelia #wintergearguide #wintergear #skijackets