Pants for winter hiking

[bryan]

i would agree with the soft shell suggestions. i have been using a pair of patagonia talus pants the last couple seasons. they are not heavy, but provide great wind protection and water resistance. a single layer underneath in real cold seems to do the trick. great freedom of movement as well.

bryan

 

[Adk_dib]

Whatever you do, don't purchase them online if you don't have to. They are just like boots, you need to try them on. I purchased a pair of winter pants online and purchased large becouse medium is usually to small. When I got them they are to big. I have to hike them up to my chest, I look like someone's grandfather when I take my coat off!

 

[deadpoint]

Schoeller, Schoeller, Schoeller!!! nothing beats pants from the Schoeller, IMHO. the breath great, they dry super fast, and they're warm. i've been to -40 with my MEc ferrata pants and 2 pairs a light weight underwear bottoms and was fine as long as we kept moving.

i only wear the gore-tex when the conditions really crank up, i.e. rain/sleat.