ISPO Award Winner 2025: Helly Hansen Odin BC Infinity Jacket

Backcountry gear development rarely follows a straight line. It’s iterative and informed by real outdoor enthusiasts who face volatile weather, long days, and zero margin for error. For the Odin BC Infinity Jacket, Helly Hansen placed professionals at the center of the creation process, from ideation to field testing. Partners like Mountain Madness and US-based ski patrollers Izzy Holmes and Stephen Larson, whose livelihoods depend on reliable protection, provided critical insights on fit, durability, pocket placement, and freedom of movement. 

The result is a jacket that feels unmistakably purpose-built. The patterning is refined and the seams are minimized — notably, there are no shoulder seams — to enhance mobility and reduce friction points when wearing a backpack. Every detail serves a purpose: elevated storage pockets remain accessible with a harness or pack, and the helmet-compatible hood seamlessly integrates into a mountaineering setup without restricting vision or mobility. For athletes who spend their winters beyond boundaries and busy lifts, this jacket sends a clear message: It was built for you. 

This jacket is backed by Helly Hansen’s most innovative waterproof/breathable technology. LIFA INFINITY™ eliminates the traditional trade-off between sustainability, durability, and all-weather performance. The solvent- and PFAS-free membrane is a notable step toward cleaner technical apparel while maintaining professional-grade performance. 

Its fully waterproof, breathable, three-layer construction excels during high-output ascents and prolonged exposure to cold, wind-swept terrain. Whether you're ski touring in sleet or navigating an exposed ridge in biting alpine winds, you'll stay dry on the outside and inside—a crucial advantage when managing layers in fluctuating winter conditions. 

The ventilation features are equally thoughtful: underarm zippers with two-way sliders and a two-way front zip provide fine-tuned climate control, and strategically placed reinforcements increase longevity while maintaining impressive weight efficiency. 

A jacket built for the backcountry must do more than just block the weather; it must also anticipate the athlete’s needs in dynamic and often technical conditions. The Odin BC Infinity Jacket balances lightweight construction with serious durability. Abrasion-resistant fabrics withstand rock contact, pack straps, and season after season of use while maintaining a streamlined, athletic silhouette. For experienced backcountry athletes, these features are not luxuries—they are vital elements that determine whether a jacket merely functions or becomes a trusted companion. 

“The ISPO award for the Odin BC Infinity Jacket highlights the innovation and performance built into every piece of our Odin collection,” said Martin Cizeron, Helly Hansen’s product manager for outdoor gear. “This jacket is designed with professional input at every step, so it performs in the most demanding conditions. At Helly Hansen, we continually push the boundaries of outdoor gear to deliver safety, comfort, and unmatched performance. We work alongside the professionals who know the mountains best.” 

Scheduled to launch in Fall/Winter 2026, this new edition builds on the original Odin BC Infinity, elevating it with a sharper design language, cleaner detailing, and smarter material usage. The result is a jacket that feels faster, more precise, and more intuitive, as if anticipating the demands of mountain travel before they arise. 

• LIFA INFINITY™ waterproof/breathable technology 
• No shoulder seams, 3L durable design. 
• It offers an optimal balance of lightweight durability and breathability.