Steep Tech is The North Face collection first launched in the 1990s and designed, in part, with the collaboration of Scot Schmidt, an American extreme skiing professional.  A vest made of nylon, it has a fold-down hood in the collar and two zippers on the hips, one of which is three-quarter length. The garment features several details, such as an adjustable waistband, contrasting inserts, front hooks, embroidery and STEEP TECH reflective rubber patch on the chest. The four front zippered pockets, fold-down hood in the collar, and adjustable hem complete the look.