'Screaming Bargain' for Technical Performance: Columbia Titanium Platinum Peak II Women's Ski Jacket Review

'Screaming Bargain' for Technical Performance: Columbia Titanium Platinum Peak II Women's Ski Jacket Review

When I pulled the new Columbia Platinum Peak II women’s ski jacket out of the box, my first thought was, “This is $300?!” Yes, that’s still a lot of money. But we’re now living in an era where many ski jackets hover between $500 and $700, with some even pushing $900. In comparison, the Platinum Peak II feels like a bargain — but only if it performs.  Fortunately, Columbia pulled off the trifecta: it looks good, it works well, and it doesn’t blow…