Which is better for skiing?

The Aspen. It has a snow skirt, pit zips, a helmet compatible hood and DWR coating, and it comes in plus sizes. The Montreaux is a casual thigh length coat with no snow skirt.

The Montreaux is down insulated and reviewers call it very warm. The Aspen uses synthetic insulation and some buyers say it could be thicker. The Aspen wins on wind and snow protection, the Marmot on loft.

Is the Marmot worth about $55 more?

Only if you wear XS–XL and want a thigh length down coat for town. If you need plus sizes or ski features, the Aspen at $107.94 does more for less.

The Aspen has no reported zipper problem. The Montreaux's zipper is its weak point, with some reviewers saying it broke within a winter, so check it early.

Does the Aspen come in small sizes?

No. It starts at 1X and runs to 6X. If you wear XS–XL, the Montreaux is the only one of the two that fits.

The Aspen is praised for fit but some say it runs a little small, so size up if between. The Montreaux has a relaxed rectangular cut that some find flattering and others do not.

Women's Plus Size Synthetic Down Snow Jacket - The Aspen - 1X-6X vs Marmot Women's Montreaux Coat

Buy the Snow Country Aspen if you need a plus size ski jacket in 1X–6X and want to spend less: it is $107.94 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026, versus $162.48 for the Marmot Montreaux at Steep & Cheap. Buy the Marmot Montreaux if you wear XS–XL, want a thigh length down filled casual coat, and value a long track record of 664 ratings. The Aspen is the better pick for skiing and for larger sizes; the Montreaux is the better pick for everyday warmth in standard sizes.

Today the Women's Plus Size Synthetic Down Snow Jacket - The Aspen - 1X-6X costs $54.54 less at its best price.

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