The Balaclava Mask, also known as a Hood Cap, is a versatile piece of cloth headgear designed to expose only part of the face, usually the eyes and mouth. This balaclava helmet, or ski mask, can be adjusted to leave only the eyes, mouth, and nose visible, or just the front of the face unprotected. With a full face opening, it can be rolled into a hat to cover the crown of the head or folded down as a collar around the neck. This Hood Cap is commonly used in alpine skiing and snowboarding for optimal protection against the elements.