Built for climbers who count every gram, the Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody is an ultralight softshell designed to provide essential protection from wind and light weather without compromising breathability or mobility
Whether you’re tackling exposed ridgelines, alpine routes, or fast-moving mountain objectives, the versatile Alpine Start hoody offers dependable weather resistance when conditions change unexpectedly.
Constructed with premium Schoeller® stretch-woven fabric, the Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody delivers exceptional breathability, comfort, and freedom of movement while remaining highly packable. An updated silhouette enhances range of motion, allowing unrestricted movement during technical climbing and scrambling. Elastic binding at the hood, cuffs, and hem helps seal out the elements, while the drop-tail hem provides additional coverage and sits comfortably beneath a climbing harness.
When not needed, the Black Diamond Alpine Start packs neatly into its own chest pocket, making it easy to stash in your pack or clip to your harness for quick access.
Features
- Ultralight softshell construction for fast-and-light mountain pursuits
- Schoeller® stretch-woven fabric for breathable weather protection and unrestricted movement
- Highly packable design for easy storage on route
- Schoeller Eco-Repel® Bio DWR treatment without intentionally added PFAS chemistry
- Adjustable hood compatible with climbing helmets
- Updated fit and patterning for enhanced mobility while climbing
- Elasticised hood, cuffs, and hem help retain warmth and improve fit
- Drop-tail hem provides extra coverage and works comfortably under a harness
- Packs into the chest pocket for compact storage
- Integrated carabiner clip loop for convenient attachment
Specifications
- Fabric: Schoeller® Stretch-Woven Softshell
- Water Repellency: Schoeller Eco-Repel® Bio DWR
- Fit: Slim
- Packability: Stows into chest pocket with carabiner clip loop
- Weight: 207 g
- Center Back Measurement: 28 in




















