Pants for cross-country skiing that aren't tights and have some useful pockets.

**kathleenturneroverdrive** · 02-10-2021, 05:32 PM

Check out Pearl Izumi's cold weather cycling pants

**evasive_MT** · 02-10-2021, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by Soups

Loved those. Whatever happened to Schoeller? That was the fabric of choice when softshells became all the rage and now you never see it.

No insider knowledge but my guess is that Schoeller priced themselves out of the market after people realized how good it is. I think it’s still available- just too spendy to meet garment price points. The last company I saw using Dryskin is Kitsbow.

You’d have to pry my Schoeller-era Cloudveil out of my cold dead hands.

**troth** · 02-10-2021, 05:55 PM

I use the pearl Izumi launch pant, I run hot so usually dont need long underwear but they are baggy enough that I can add a layer if it is really cold. Also, they are great bike pants in the fall.

**mitanokaseifu** · 02-10-2021, 08:59 PM

Ski / breakdancing pants at the South Lake Tahoe Kmart. Good for clearing snow from driveway, hanging out at casino, etc.

**Tjaardbreeuwer** · 02-12-2021, 06:53 AM

Any softshell outdoor pants. If you also want to use them for AT skiing, either get some with an ankle zip and gusset right away, or add it yourself after purchase.

Mammut has a pretty nice selection, and they come in tall and short inseam. As mentioned, Eddie Bauer Guide and Marmot.

La Sportiva and Dynafit have nice ones too.

I XC ski in soft shell pants almost all the time.

**MagnificentUnicorn** · 02-12-2021, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by Peruvian

Sporthill’s 3sp fabric is unbelievable.

https://www.sporthill.com/mens-xc-pant/

This is the answer. XC pant is great

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**adrian.bee** · 02-12-2021, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn

This is the answer. XC pant is great

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Those are pleated pants, right? The pleats..in the pants?

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Also, is my man running in snow shoes?

**funkendrenchman** · 02-12-2021, 12:14 PM

Patagonia Wind Shield, but it's been out of stock all winter. Good for 20-40 degrees, lower if layered.

**danmelon** · 02-12-2021, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by adrian.bee

Those are pleated pants, right? The pleats..in the pants?

Also, is my man running in snow shoes?

must be late for an important meeting

**Peruvian** · 02-12-2021, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by adrian.bee

Those are pleated pants, right? The pleats..in the pants?

Also, is my man running in snow shoes?

Good enough for Stein is good enough for me.

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Oh and snow shoe racing is a thing. Not something I'm into, but it's a thing.

**RootSkier** · 02-12-2021, 01:42 PM

Thanks all. That pic of Stein is a hell of a mood.

**Shredhead** · 02-12-2021, 05:41 PM

I think that’s at Boyne Mt. and he’s rocking a onesie. NTTAWWT.

**Peruvian** · 02-12-2021, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by RootSkier

Thanks all. That pic of Stein is a hell of a mood.

It almost looks like the guy on the right is giving him shit and Stein is holding back a right hook.

**Conundrum** · 02-13-2021, 11:33 AM

Check out the First Lite Corrugate Guide pants. I’m not a Nordic skier but I wear these pants hunting and think they might work. Stretchy, tapered to ankle, not super silly looking, non camo colors available, useful pockets, maggot ran company.

**MagnificentUnicorn** · 02-13-2021, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by adrian.bee

Those are pleated pants, right? The pleats..in the pants?

Also, is my man running in snow shoes?

That’s a crease built in, not a pleat. They’re extremely good pants for aerobic activity. Not as tight as skinny jeans. You can go straight to apres and wow the ladies.

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**Conundrum** · 02-13-2021, 11:40 AM

Creases do not hide boners as well as pleats do. Impress the ladies indeed.

**MagnificentUnicorn** · 02-13-2021, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Conundrum

Creases do not hide boners as well as pleats do. Impress the ladies indeed.

I guess you have to have confidence

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**old goat** · 02-13-2021, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by funkendrenchman

Patagonia Wind Shield, but it's been out of stock all winter. Good for 20-40 degrees, lower if layered.

I've got a pair of those I use for XC and for resort on warmer days. Not as breathable as softshell--if you're a serious XC skier I'd go with that.

I like the old ski pants with a strap for under your foot and a crease. (not really).

**oftpiste** · 02-13-2021, 03:19 PM

just received a pair of the wrangler thingies from amazon. look decent, way cheaper than others.

**half-fast** · 02-13-2021, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn

That’s a crease built in, not a pleat. They’re extremely good pants for aerobic activity. Not as tight as skinny jeans. You can go straight to apres and wow the ladies.

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I have a pair of the black diamond pants in khaki and they have the crease and pleats!

**MagnificentUnicorn** · 02-13-2021, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by half-fast

I have a pair of the black diamond pants in khaki and they have the crease and pleats!

Pleats are a deal breaker, hides the boner

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**MakersTeleMark** · 02-13-2021, 08:56 PM

I never understood people snowshoeing on hardpack. I also never realized someone could put their skins on backwards, or put their foot in the opposite boot. Thanks, TRG's.