Wore the jacket ice climbing this past weekend in the Catskills at Buttermilk Falls, which was only somewhat frozen. Climbed a route under and through part of a flowing water fall Jacket held up great till the water came down my neck, but that was user error. Wore it the whole day and had no problems kept me warm and dry and comfortable while climbing and belaying. Overall just an awesome fits great with a harness thanks to no lower pockets and the chest pockets are deep enough for food to carry from pitch to pitch. Price may seem high but it is worth it.
I hope stiff zipper doesn't wear out (I know it is stiff because waterproof).
I wish I could remove the hood.
The best color of any clothing I've seen at EMS!