With a corporate headquarters located in the beautiful Aspen, Colorado, the family-run, privately held Obermeyer knows first hand what it takes to protect outdoor enthusiasts from head to toe in the sometimes extreme Colorado Rockies. They offer a full line of winter gear that not only includes great jackets, but also pants, fleece, base layers, [...]
If you are in the market for a pair of versatile ski or ride pants, look no further than the Outdoor Research Aspect Pants. These pants are available for men and women – equal-opportunity awesomeness. The Aspect Pants are composed of a highly-breathable, waterproof, soft shell fabric (Ventia Dry). I found these pants to be [...]
For the skier who is in search of the best gear on the market, The North Face Enzo Pant might just fit the bill for you. I’ve been testing out the North Face Enzo Pants over the past few months on the slopes of Keystone, Breckenridge, and A-Basin and hiking and snowshoeing on the trails [...]
The Bleecker Stretch Pants by The North Face are women-specific, ski/ride pants, new for this winter. The Bleecker Pants feature more than simply feminine colors and slightly smaller sizes; TNF has tailored these pants to the female body in order to optimize shape and comfort. The Bleecker cut is a low rise, straight fit through the [...]
Can you say Primoloft in all the right places? First Ascent by Eddie Bauer sure can with the First Ascent Heyburn Snow Pants. Primoloft is a down alternative insulation that is lightweight, compact, and keeps you nice and toasty. With backcountry ski guides to help with the design of the Heyburn Pants, First Ascent [...]
For the Hardcore skier out there that thinks they have everything, Mammut has come out with a new softshell ski/snowboard pant that might just make you want to do an upgrade. The Mammut Alagna Pant is a lined with a Gore-Tex membrane that is waterproof and breathable, so whether you are waste deep in west [...]
This season, The north Face has come out with a pretty sweet waterproof shell ski pant. I’ve been testing these pants out early skiing in Colorado and I have to say, I really like them. I’ve skied them in conditions in all sorts of conditions, both icy and a foot or so of powder. These [...]
Columbia’s Helsinki Pant incorporates Omni-Tech technology to provide a waterproof yet breathable ski/boarding pant. We tested the Helsinki Pant on frigid morning downhill laps and were surprised about the warmth they provided despite their relatively lightweight feel. The pants also have some stretch to them, which allows them to move with you as you charge [...]
We’ve been testing out the Salomon Snowtrip II pants on some of our early winter adventures. To start, the Snowtrip II pant is a softshell snow pant that performs well in almost any activity. Although these pants are geared towards skiing and snowboarding, we actually liked these pants best while snowshoeing. With a wind and water resistant outer and [...]
The Isis Nanda Devi Pant is softshell winter pant for hardcore athletes and weekend warrior women alike. Like many other products by Isis, the Nanda Devi Pant comes in size 4-14, rather than S, M, or L, which allows for a more personalized fit. In addition, the Nanda Devi Pant has internal velcro adjustments that [...]
