I am not really a mountaineer but an alpine skier who loves to be out when it's "vampire" nasty outside--no sun, high winds and high precip. I recently wore this on a ski trip to Utah and saw all conditions. Skiied varied conditions and terrain and "rode sag" for a bunch of kids carrying equipment and 2 Nalgene 1 liter bottles. The ultra performed beautifully and was extremely comfortable. Since I am an alpine skier I am concerned about vanity--this thing looks great!!

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No other experience with Mountain Hardwear except that I also bought one of their windstopper vests which is designed beautifully and works great ( I have similar products from REI and Marmot).

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I have owned several of Marmot's Gore Tex shell parkas including a circa 1995 Alpinist Jacket--a formidable jacket which has held up to all the rigors that a cold nasty day on the slopes will throw out including torrential rains (like having a fire hose turned on). I'd rate the FTX Ultra just as high (though I've not had in the rain) and the fabric (FTX), fit and design with regards to pockets, etc I would put ahead of Marmot. High praise indeed.