Black Diamond Alpine Start
Black Diamond
$289.00 40% OFF
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The Black Diamond Alpine Start Insulated Hoodie is the pick you grab when mountains demand constant movement and warmth that won't quit. It's light, packable comfort with a serious edge, thanks to Polartec Alpha insulation that traps heat as you push up and breathes easy as you surge back down. The woven nylon shell, treated with Eco-Repel Bio DWR, stands up to wind, brush, and rough rock alike while staying sleek.
Regular through the torso with hip-length lines, the Alpine Start moves with you from first lifts to late belays. The helmet-ready hood, bound cuffs, and hem lock in warmth, while a drop hem accommodates harnesses and underlayers. A chest pocket is packable and easily reached, keeping small essentials close at hand as the day shifts from ascent to pause and back again.
Black Diamond channels alpine grit with a piece that doubles as everyday wear as needed. Alpine Start nods to the brand's trail-tested ethos, pairing warmth and mobility in a silhouette that layers over a base or under a shell while staying ready for the next push upward.
Materials / Fabrication
- Woven nylon shell
- Eco-Repel Bio DWR coating
- Insulation: Polartec Alpha
- Regular fit
- Length: hip
- Center Back Length: 28 in
- Helmet-compatible hood
- Bound cuffs
- Bound hem
- Drop hem for harness compatibility
- Packable chest pocket
- Packable, lightweight design
Recommended Care
- Machine wash cold on gentle cycle with a mild detergent; close zippers before washing; avoid fabric softeners and bleach
- Tumble dry low with a dryer ball or air dry until completely dry to maintain loft
- Reproof the DWR coating if water no longer beads on the surface
- Do not iron or dry clean unless specified by manufacturer
- Store in a cool, dry place; avoid prolonged compression to maintain insulation loft