ski-touring trousers

The Mammut Haldigrat HS Bib is a high-end hardshell ski pant with excellent weather resistance, breathable fabric, and a snug, mobility-focused fit. It's comfortable for long skin tracks and backcountry touring, with practical pockets and features, though it's not especially warm and may be less durable than some rivals.

The Arc’teryx Sabre Ski Bib is a premium hardshell bib built for dry, durable performance in both resort and backcountry skiing. It delivers standout waterproofing and high-quality construction, but it’s not the warmest and the fit can be finicky for some body types. Expect superb weather protection and long-term durability with a minimalist feature set.

Patagonia SnowDrifter Ski Bib is a lightweight, backcountry-oriented bib built from a 50D stretch polyester shell. It offers excellent breathability and mobility with a minimal feature set, but provides modest weather protection and limited pocket/storage, making it best suited for dry, cold backcountry touring where comfort and uphill performance matter more than weather sealing.

The Capilene Thermal Weight Bottoms for Women deliver exceptional warmth and breathability in a midweight base layer, thanks to soft Polartec Power Grid fabric and a gusseted crotch for mobility. They excel for high-output cool-to-cold backcountry activities like skinning uphill and climbing, though the see-through fabric may wear less durable over time and odor can linger.

These pants deliver top-tier weather protection and a superb, close-to-the-skin fit, with a comfortable fleece-brushed liner. They ventilate well for uphill travel and pair nicely with layering for backcountry or resort skiing, though they come at a premium price and have a lean feature set.

The Arc'teryx Sabre Pant is a high-end Gore-Tex shell ski pant, uninsulated with a light flannel backer, designed for resort and backcountry use. It offers fortress-like waterproofing, good breathability, and a durable, minimalist build, though fit can be polarizing and the price is high.

The Sabria Pant from Arc’teryx is a durable, versatile hiking pant with four-way stretch and a discreet waistband adjuster that sits well under a harness. It’s breathable and comfortable in warm weather, pairs with a base layer in cooler conditions, and features a DWR finish for light moisture; however, pockets are small, the fit is snug, and it has been discontinued by the brand.

Norrona's Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Pants deliver top-tier weather protection with a seam-sealed Gore-Tex Pro shell and a unique modular bib option that can zip together with the matching Lofoten jacket to form a near-one-piece suit. They are highly weather protective and well-vented, but they are expensive, uninsulated, and the bib can be snug on heftier frames.

These pants deliver bombproof weather protection with a stiff three-layer Gore-Tex shell and strong wind and water resistance, making them ideal for extreme alpine conditions. They include a removable bib for added support and substantial venting via full-leg zips, but the thick fabric limits breathability and the overall cost is high.

A simple, lightweight backcountry ski bib with a stretchy upper and minimal pockets. It delivers strong weather resistance and ventilation, but has a few fit quirks and limited warmth, making it best suited for backcountry touring rather than resort skiing.

Lightweight, breathable softshell ski pants that excel on warm, fast backcountry tours. They’re comfortable with a great fit, and offer ample pockets and mobility, but they’re not warm or fully weatherproof and come at a premium price.

Durable synthetic base layer tested for skiing, hiking, climbing, and snow play, offering a strong warmth-to-wicking balance and fast drying. The high-rise, comfortable fit with flatlock seams layers well under other layers and moves well with activity. A noted drawback is that the fabric tends to hold odor after use.

The Arc'teryx Rho Bottom is a lightweight, versatile long underwear bottom designed for multi-sport use. It features a high-rise waistband, a stash pocket, and a comfortable, stretchy fit that works well worn alone in cool conditions or layered under ski gear; it’s not the warmest option for the coldest months and is priced at a premium.

The Patagonia Upstride is a ventilated softshell ski pant that offers good breathability and a stretchy, comfortable feel, but features a snug fit in the crotch and thighs. It isn’t particularly warm or weather-resistant, so you’ll rely on insulating base layers and milder conditions for comfort.

Storm Shift is Patagonia’s premium Gore-Tex resort pant, offering exceptional durability and waterproofing with a 2-layer Gore-Tex shell, large pockets, and a refined fit. It’s uninsulated, so warmth relies on layering, and it stands out for protection and build quality, though it’s a higher-priced option.

The Patagonia Storm Shift Ski Pant is a premium resort shell pant built with Gore-Tex 2-layer protection and a burly 150D shell. It offers top-tier waterproofing, durability, and comfort for all-season resort days, though it's bulky and less breathable for high-output touring.