During one of the stormiest seasons on record in the Alps, a team of Americans attempted and successfully climbed the mountain range’s six classic north faces: Eiger, Matterhorn, Grande Jorasses, Dru, Piz Badile, and Drei Zinnen. Clad in prototypes, their kits from The North Face endured a thorough field test in unrelenting conditions. One such piece was the Mountain Jacket, which quickly became an icon in mountain climbing circles and beyond.
In the four decades since, the Mountain Jacket has outlasted cultural, environmental, and societal changes — and although it features new technologies that align with the times, its original purpose to protect all kinds of adventurers in the worst kind of weather persists.
40 Years of The North Face Mountain Jacket: An Interactive Timeline
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In its 40th year, the Mountain Jacket is available in two styles, each offering its own approach to waterproofing. Not sure which is right for you? Check out our buying guide which breaks down the similarities and differences between the GTX and DRYVENT™ Mono Mountain Jackets.
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