Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket (Women's)
The Alpha SV has been Arc'teryx's flagship alpine shell for over two decades. SV stands for Severe. That's the brief.
The shell is 80-denier Gore-Tex Pro. The extra weight buys you a jacket that guides drag through rock chimneys and ice couloirs for seven consecutive seasons without it showing. You feel that weight at 595g, and that's the trade the Alpha SV asks you to make.
The StormHood earns every word written about it. Helmet-compatible, single-pull glove-friendly adjustment, and it actually moves with your head rather than staying fixed while you turn. Even in sustained 50km/h winds with gusts to 40mph, it holds position across hours without touching it.
The feature set is deliberately minimal: two chest pockets, a security pocket inside, pit zips, adjustable hem. There are no hand warmer pockets; weight goes where it's needed in alpine terrain, not where it's comfortable. Everything is WaterTight zipped and fully seam-taped.
This is not a high-output shell. 80-denier Gore-Tex Pro doesn't breathe like a lightweight membrane. Wear it on the belay, in the storm, on the descent.
Returns and Exchanges
We accept returns on eligible items within 15 days of delivery, provided the product is in like-new condition.
Footwear may be tried indoors only (home or treadmill). All returned items must be unworn beyond fit testing, include original manufacturer packaging and hang tags (fees may apply if damaged) and have been purchased from SkiUphill-RunUphill within the 15-day window. Apparel must be completely unworn.
Final Sale / Non-Returnable Items
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Return Process & Fees
International returns are not accepted. A 10% deduction applies to all refunds to cover credit card processing and administrative fees.
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