Marmot Fordham Jacket

The Marmot Fordham Jacket is constructed with a three-layer GORE-TEX shell, providing fully waterproof and windproof protection engineered for sustained heavy precipitation. GORE-TEX membranes use a microporous structure that blocks liquid water while allowing water vapor to escape. The jacket's fully taped seams prevent water intrusion at stitch lines during extended downpours.

Yes, the Fordham Jacket includes a helmet-compatible hood designed to accommodate climbing or cycling helmets without restricting visibility or movement. The hood can be adjusted and cinched down for use without a helmet. This feature makes the jacket practical for alpine climbing, ski touring, and other activities where protective headgear is required.

The Fordham's three-layer GORE-TEX construction and articulated patterning make it well-suited as a skiing shell, offering waterproof protection and breathability during aerobic activity. The helmet-compatible hood fits over standard ski helmets, and the articulated design allows full range of motion for pole planting and turns. As a shell rather than an insulated jacket, you would need to layer appropriate insulation underneath for cold days on the mountain.

The three-layer GORE-TEX fabric balances waterproofing with breathability, allowing moisture vapor from perspiration to escape during activities like hiking or ski touring. Articulated patterning reduces fabric bunching, which helps with ventilation and freedom of movement. GORE-TEX membranes are engineered to maintain this breathability even in wet conditions where waterproof-coated alternatives tend to trap moisture.