A good pair of ski pants is essential to a great season. So, here, we’ve rounded up the top 27 options of 2017—15 men’s and 12 women’s—for you to browse through. Surely you’ll find a pair that’ll make your tush look great and keep your legs nice and warm all season long.
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Men’s ski pants
The North Face Fuseform Brigandine 3L Pant
“The revamped Fuseform Brigandine 3L is 17 percent lighter, with reinforced cuffs and cuff-zip gussets that work together to safeguard the pant…” Click for full review.
Armada Basin Gore-Tex Pro 3L Pant
“Four-way stretch in the bib allows for ease of movement on the skin track, bootpack or descent while reinforced cuffs up the life expectancy…” Click for full review.
Under Armour Chugach GTX Pant
“Fully seam taped, the bib can be cinched tight to block heat from escaping when bone-cutting cold persists…” Click for full review.
Flylow Baker Bibs
“The Baker, with a 20K/20K rating, features six total pockets for incredible storage, a beacon attachment system in the chest pouch as well as inner- and outer-thigh vents…” Click for full review.
Mammut Aliver Tour HS Pant
“Preformed knees work with the stretch material for even more mobility button, while a button on the pant’s leg allows you to adjust the width of the cuff for improved crampon compatibility when ascending near-vertical terrain…” Click for full review.
Strafe Cham 2 Pant
“For these pants, Strafe implemented extra tall cuff guards to protect the garment from crampons or other sharp objects you may encounter on your off-the-grid adventures…” Click for full review.
Spyder Nordwand Bib
“This bib boasts the technical features of the Eiger Jacket as well as a thigh ventilation system which will come in handy on those longer-than-expected approaches…” Click for full review.
Oakley Hourglass 3L Gore Pant
“Reinforced cuffs in the pant‘s ankles defend against wear and tear and cross-venting on the back of the thigh relieves you from overheating…” Click for full review.
Outdoor Research Skyward Pant
“In addition to top-notch fabric, to help regulate temperature, the pant has outer-thigh vents for relief from overheating…” Click for full review.
Planks Good Times Cargo Pant
“The adjustable leg zip opens to three different widths for venting and an elastic gaiter helps achieve the perfect fit around your boot…” Click for full review.
Picture Organic Clothing Panel Pant
“The pant boasts 10K/10K waterproof and breathability ratings as well as insulation for bundling up on the coldest days…” Click for full review.
Saga Anomie 2L Pant
“The Fatigue Pant is built with reinforced cuffs to prolong the garment’s life and oxford-style fabric for a boost in style points…” Click for full review.
Boulder Gear Cargo Pant
“The Boulder Gear Cargo Pant’s strongest quality is its stylish, baggy build, for minimal restriction of movement…” Click for full review.
Dakine Control II Pant
“The Control II Pant has soft and smooth brushed tricot in the seat, knees and waistband for elevated comfort while articulated knees help boost ease of mobility…” Click for full review.
Faction Marconi Pant
“Built-in mechanical stretch promotes ease of movement, essential for tweaking that grab just right. When it’s time for spring shredding, mesh-lined inner-thigh vents help cool you down when turning the “send dial” up…” Click for full review.
Women’s ski pants
Oakley Spellbound 2L Gore BZI Pant
“The Spellbound pant boasts a stylish, form-fitting look along with a two-layer Gore-Tex build, fully taped seams, mesh-lined inner-thigh vents and zippered ankle gussets for better over-the-boot fit…” Click for full review.
The North Face Fuseform Brigandine 3L Pant
“Its inner-thigh vents ensure airflow and feature a flap cover with water-resistant zips for further protection from invading moisture…” Click for full review.
Scott Explorair Pro GTX 3L Pant
“Cordura ankle panels combat crampons, ski edges, lurking rocks and any other obstacles you may encounter on the hill…” Click for full review.
Flylow Foxy Bib
“The Foxy Bib has a kangaroo chest pouch, two additional torso pockets and two mid-thigh pockets for crazy amounts of storage space…” Click for full review.
Armada Highline Gore-Tex 3L Pant
“These pants have 100-percent sealed seams and 3L Gore-Tex construction, with additional reinforcements in the pant’s cuffs…” Click for full review.
Marmot Cheeky Pant
“This Gore-Tex three-layer garment is highly breathable and waterproof and it also comes with removable, insulated shorts that can be layered underneath…” Click for full review.
Bergans of Norway Hafslo Pant
“These pants have three-layer construction and are built with a waterproof, windproof and breathable Dermizax membrane to battle the toughest conditions…” Click for full review.
Dakine Beretta Bib
“The Beretta Bib has a built-in drop seat, allowing you to answer nature’s call no matter where you are on the hill—or just moon your friends on the chairlift…” Click for full review.
Eider Kingston Pant
“A drop waist on the pant, with the beltline positioned at the hips rather than the waist, helps ’em fit like a well-worn pair of jeans…” Click for full review.
O’Neill Stretch Pant
“The Stretch pant is critically taped for adequate moisture protection and boasts a 10K/10K rating as well as four-way stretch…” Click for full review.
Spyder Me Tailored Fit Pant
“The pant’s 20K waterproof laminate combined with a DWR finish acts as a first barrier of defense against moisture while critically taped seams bolster the resistance…” Click for full review.
Strafe Boomerang Pant
“The pant’s large thigh pockets feature an internal pouch for your beacon. Further down the leg, Cordura cuff guards boost durability…” Click for full review.
