This is the time of year when the slopes are beckoning you. Suit up this year with eco-friendly ski jackets for men in a variety of styles and colors. Designed first to keep you warm and to provide a barrier from moisture, the stylish eco-friendly ski jackets for men also provide the opportunity to individually put together the pieces of gear you prefer and in which you are most comfortable.

Winter time has almost arrived. The mountains of the Pacific Northwest have already received a light snow fall so snowboarding fever is in the air. The diehard fans of the sport cannot wait for winter to be full swing so they can hit the slopes. Here are several top snowboarding jackets for men to consider purchasing this season. These jackets are the best available on the market.

1) Smarty Woodland Print Snowboard Jacket By 686

Snowboard jackets need to be warm and fashionable, but they don't have to be expensive. These five jackets will keep a snowboarder warm and all are under $200; one is under $100.

Men's Snowboarding Jacket under $200 #1: Airblaster Pullover

Cost: $180, available from US Outdoor Store website.