From the Manufacturer
Bluebird day on the mountain? Bright, chilly day in the city? Go higher in the Ascender Soft-shell. With sleek styling and a classic cut, the Ascender is as at home on a night out at the pub as it is on a bright day of stunning spring skiing. Omni-Shield® advanced repellency sheds water and stains and the bonded soft-shell rejects wind outright. A draw cord at the hem keeps cold breezes at bay. And if a storm happens to roll in as you’re heading out the door? You’re covered: just use the interchange system to zip it into your favorite Columbia shell. Authentic fit.
Product Description
The perfect compromise between blizzard in the forecast and first chill of fall, this multi-functional softshell works hard and plays even harder. it's made from rich, supple softshell with all the comfort of a heavy sweatshirt and the weather-fighting prowess of a hardshell jacket. the ascender's windproof omni-shield fabric breathes and wicks moisture while creating a water-repellent force field between you and precipitation. tighten the hem to keep out cold drafts with the adjustable drawcord and warm your digits in the zip-closed hand pockets. when the weather turns extreme, zip-in interchange ability allows you to attach this to your favorite columbia shell for even more element-fighting protection.