Every time you head out to those mountaintops, there??'s always a chance you??'ll encounter wet and cold conditions. So, why not think ahead? Whether you??'re hitting the slopes, preparing for a winter hike, or have a mountaineering trip planned, make these soft shell pants a part of your cold-weather arsenal. Here, a wide-legged silhouette with ankle zippers easily layers over base garments, and once on, its durable wind- and water-resistant construction ?? a defining aspect of our Ascent Series ?? creates a dependable shield against the elements. The result keeps you cool and dry, up to the summit and back, without piling on excess weight.. . Shell is made out of an 8.1 oz./yd2 90D x 150D+90D 50% nylon/43% polyester/7% spandex Everlight blend. 129 g/m2 100% polyester warp knit tricot pockets. Passing the AATCC rainwear test, the water- and wind-resistant construction blocks out the elements, helping you stay warm and dry in the process. Four-way stretch construction with a gusset gives you a more natural range of motion. Zippered ankles make it easy to pull this pair over your hiking boots. Zippered hand pockets. One zippered back pocket. Elastic waistband for a comfortable fit. With belt loops. Zippered fly with a buttoned closure. Zippered pocket on right leg for keeping smaller items close by. Paneled design with articulated knees for an ergonomic fit that moves with your body. Wide-legged design easily fits over base layers. Inseam:. . Short ?? 30 in.. Regular ?? 32 in.. . Part of the Ascent Series:. . The series utilizes cutting-edge materials that are durable, waterproof, windproof, breathable, and as light as possible without sacrificing the strength needed to withstand life in an alpine environment. . Our Ascent collection serves our school guides well, leading clients on skiing and climbing excursions and withstanding a couple of seasons' worth of wear in the field. If it works for them on traverses across the Presidential Range of New Hampshire??'s White Mountains, it'll work anywhere. . Highly functional, durable, and dependable gear for world-class adventures. . . Machine washable. Imported. Fair Trade Certified? factory