Columbia Mens Ascender™ Softshell Jacket

The Columbia Ascender softshell jacket stretches 4 directions with Omni-Shield water repellency that sheds light rain and morning drizzle, making it a functional standalone layer for shoulder-season hikes and a wind-cutting midlayer when temps drop into the 30s.

Columbia Ascender Softshell Jacket: 4-Way Stretch Wind and Water Resistance

Softshell construction balances breathability and weather resistance better than a hard shell on high-output activities — the brushed interior wicks moisture from base layers while the face fabric blocks wind and rebounds from a light soaking without the clammy interior condensation of a sealed membrane jacket.

• 4-way stretch bonded fleece flexes freely during climbing, paddling, and hiking
• Omni-Shield DWR treatment repels light rain and surface moisture
• Zip hand pockets and a chest security pocket with zip closure
• Low-profile hood rolls away and cinches flat when not in use
• Slim athletic cut layers cleanly under a shell or over a midweight base

Works well in the 35–60°F range when moving at a moderate to high pace. Not designed to replace a waterproof hard shell in sustained rain, but performs reliably in the mixed conditions that define most shoulder-season mountain days. Machine wash cold, tumble dry low.