Absolutely! While ski-specific jackets are more finely tailored to the needs of skiers and snowboarders (generally a longer cut, with the potential inclusion of a powder skirt and wrist gaiters), a good hardshell jacket ticks all of the boxes needed for a day on the slopes or in the skin track.
The Ortovox Westalpen 3L was our top pick as the best hardshell jacket for ski mountaineering; (photo/Nick Belcaster)
It’s important to note that ski-focused hardshell jackets can be broken down even further in terms of the type of skiing you’re looking to do. If lift access and all-day laps are on the docket, a dedicated ski jacket will serve you well. And if you’re aiming to earn your turns, a more ski-mountaineering-styled shell like the Ortovox Westalpen 3L will do the trick.