Your legs need to breathe too.
You can always take off your jacket when you start sweating on steep skintracks, but your pants are a whole different matter. You need a pair of ski pants with extreme breathability for the uphill, but still shed snow on the downhill; queue the Outdoor Research Men''s Skyward Pant. This pant''s air-permeable membrane is Outdoor Research''s most breathable option with fully taped seams to ensure reliable waterproofing for deep powder days.The Skyward also features a stretchy fabrication that moves with you from the first switchback to the final turn of the day, and the bib zips off just in case suspenders are a little too nerdy for your style. There are long zippers outside each thigh to ensure an ample amount of ventilated airflow in case you''re still sweating on the ascent. The internal gaiters feature slots for your ski boot''s power strap, and there are numerous pockets designed for avalanche beacons, smartphones, and more.

Air-permeable pant for backcountry touring
Waterproof, wind-resistant AscentShell with fully taped seams
Movement-mirroring stretchy fabrication
Zip-off bib with adjustable suspenders
Outer thigh ventilation
Internal gaiters with power strap slot
Plethora of pockets for avalanche beacons and more
Item #ODR00HR

Material[membrane/laminate] AscentShell 3L, [face fabric] 84% nylon, 16% spandex, [backer] 100% polyester, [scuff guards] 100% nylon (420D)
Seamsfully taped
Fitstandard, articulated knees
Pockets1 zippered bib, 1 avalanche beacon, 2 zippered hand, 2 zippered thigh, 1 zippered back
Ventingouter thigh
Waistbelt loops
Bibyes, zip-off
Gaitersyes
Claimed Weight1 lb 12 oz
Recommended Usebackcountry touring
Manufacturer Warrantylifetime