Ski Touring & Racing Clothing
Layering is key with light and fast ski mountaineering. Look for highly breathable materials with decent wind resistance for the up. Puffies come out of your pack while preparing for the down. Don't be afraid to dress up for the occasion with a full lycra body suit.
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Was your New Year's resolution to go fast and look good? Well then, the Crazy Idea Resolution Pant might just be the solution to your resolution. Ideal for the person who is looking for high-performance ski touring pants without the skin-tight European look. DWR treatment repels moisture from penetrating the windproof, anti-pilling, and abrasion-resistant fabric. Two zippered front..
$274.95
Anyone can look good in tight pants, but it's the utility that matters most! Dynafit's DNA Race Pant is a no-nonsense, simple, versatile pant for all your training and racing days. A 4-way Dynastretch fabric allows for a greater range of natural movement without causing the material to shift uncomfortably. As a hybrid softshell pant, it's highly breathable, detailed with reflective..
$199.95
The Crazy Idea Acceleration Pant: new name, same uncompromising quality, functionality, and style. That's right, the beloved Cervino line from Crazy Idea has been rebranded as the Acceleration collection to better reflect what you'll be doing in the apparel, and accelerate you will in the Acceleration Pant from Crazy Idea. This piece reflects the pinnacle of Crazy Idea's mission to..
$289.95 From $219.95
Designed for high-output ski touring and racing, the Dynafit Mezzalama Race Pant delivers lightweight performance with a focus on mobility and breathability. Built with a hybrid construction, these pants combine 4-way stretch materials for unrestricted movement with strategically placed breathable panels to regulate temperature during intense efforts. Additionally, the fabric is mo..
$199.95
Choosing a Goldilocks pant that meets your needs for all skimo related activities can be an exhausting process. No worries, Dynafit is here to help. The Mezzalama Race 2 pant is the, "just right," of the skimo pant world, and stylish to top it off. Made with 4-way stretch materials and a fleece lining, the Mezzalama Race 2 Pant is a warm and form-fitting addition to any skimo close..
$199.95 $169.95
No, they are not real denim jeans, but they do look pretty sweet. Most people upon seeing you wear the Crazy Idea Hugo Race Pants will think you are skimo racing in your street clothes. Add in the Hugo Race Top and they will definitely be looking twice. But, don’t be concerned by the appearance, the pants are made of Power Kler high-performance stretch fabric to keep you at the top..
$199.95
Leave it to Karpos to design a performance ski pant like the Alagna Lite. K-Shell fabric on the front half is windproof, traps a bit of air for some very light insulating properties, and employs a DWR treatment to protect you from the elements. However, Karpos thought the K-Shell fabric was a bit too stiff for some key areas, so the area surrounding your hip flexors and the backsid..
$209.95
Developed in collaboration with U.S. SkiMo Champion John Gaston, the Strafe Recon Touring Pant is designed for high-output use in moderate weather conditions. Constructed with brrr° cooling fabrics, you'll stay cool and dry during intense aerobic efforts. With efficiency and technical use in mind, the Recon Touring Pant includes optional cutouts for ski/walk lever access, tie-in lo..
$268.95
The ski-touring pant that indicates you mean business. Sexy enough for formal occasions, the Ortovox Cevedale is also a workhorse touring pant. The pants are made with lots of Cordura, an incredibly durable fabric made popular in military applications in which the quality of your gear can make the difference between life and death. However, Cordura is a relatively stiff fabric whic..
$349.95 $289.95
We're always in the market for a softshell that can do it all, and we think we just struck gold this season. The Speed Dynastretch Pant is a suitable pair of travelling pants if you're after a softshell perfect for those spring conditions, or a high output day in your local mountains. Made with a hybrid construction, a windproof fleece on the front and a breathable brushed material..
$189.95 $139.95
The Blacklight DST pant from Dynafit is a versatile answer to all of your lightweight touring needs. The softshell fabric has been purposefully crafted with strategically perforated 4-way stretch fabric, offering superb breathability and unencumbered, efficient movement. Zippered vents provide extra ventilation if needed, keeping you comfortable on warm spring missions. Reinforced ..
$199.95
Built for moving efficiently in the mountains, the Millet Pierra Menta XCS pants were inspired by their race line to excel on high-output days. Constructed from Millet's X.C.S 200 softshell fabric, these pants have been tuned to balance breathability whilst remaining protective in unpredictable mountain conditions. Pre-formed knees with thinner fabric on the back ensure ample airfl..
$199.95 From $179.95
With its quality construction and thoughtful design, you'd almost think the Ikarus Pant from La Sportiva was the brainchild of Daedalus himself. With a strategic combination of softshell fabrics, harder on the front and softer on the back, the Ikarus balances weather protection and breathability to where it is most needed. Articulated knees ensure the pants remain flexible for maxi..
$188.95 $159.95
Stay cool and comfortable on high-output tours with the Dynafit Ridge DST Pant. Using their proven Dynastretch softshell fabric, Dynafit has created a versatile touring pant for skiers who want a good balance of breathability on the uphill and protection on the down, in a relaxed fit. As the name suggests, Dynastretch fabric stretches easily and moves with you while offering water ..
$229.95 From $199.95
The Col Becchei pant ticks every check box for what makes a fast and light ski mountaineering pant. It’s comfortable; the Merino wool next to skin is soft, plush, and wicks moisture away from the body quickly. Elastic stretch throughout allows unimpeded movement. It’s weather-tough; the Merino Naturetec Light material quickly sheds precipitation in stormy conditions and windproof z..
$329.95 From $229.95
If you want pants that are stretchy, windproof, and breathable, you should have them. "But how?" you ask. Check out the Dynafit TLT Touring pant, that's how. These are a great option for outdoor adventurers who are looking for something that can hold up against the elements from New Hampshire's wind-scoured Presidential Range to Oregon's snow-slammed Mt. Bachelor. The Dynastretch (..
$199.95 From $159.95
No one likes being soggy and moist. No one. Therefore, to keep these dreaded adjectives as just words and not realities, Karpos made the Grand Mont Skimo Pant which is designed for those who prefer to go light and fast. The Grand Mont features a light and breathable stretch fabric on the front with a soft and stretchy fabric on the back. The result? A highly mobile and breathable p..
$239.95 From $199.95
If you value unrestricted movement, moisture-wicking, and all-day comfort, you should know you aren't alone. Wanting an oh-so-versatile pant that's at home across a variety of conditions, Mammut created the Aenergy SO Hybrid Pant. Utilizing medium-weight fabric brushed with a soft fleece interior, these pants are happy harvesting powder amid a storm and scouting for fresh tracks on..
$198.95
Dynafit streamlined the Mercury pant enough to earn it a new number (2). Switching up the fabric mix and weaving the light lining into the inside of the shell material, the designers managed to shave 100 grams of weight and make it even more appropriate for active touring. The Mercury 2 pants have mesh-backed zip-vents on the thighs for dumping excess heat. They feature active-cut ..
$219.95 From $179.95
The Karpos San Martino Pant has everything a casual backcountry skier could want from a pant: elastic waistband, belt loops, gussets in the cuffs of the legs, two whole pant legs, and plenty of pockets. The Karpos San Martino Pant is made from two types of K-Stretch fabric, with a brushed fleece pattern on the top of the legs for warmth and a lighter and stretchier composition on t..
$219.95
As Stan Lee could attest, Excelsior is Latin for "ever upward." So with that in mind, we think La Sportiva's Excelsior Pant is aptly named! As an ultra-breathable midweight softshell pant made with comfort in mind, it's designed to enable ski tourers to forever ascend. And if you're really getting the heart rate up, side zippered vents with mesh gussets allow you to dump heat quick..
$208.95
Here at Skimo Co, we seek out pants that can kick butt and keep your keister warm at the same time. The Karpos Express 200 Evo pant is a mid-weight, wind resistant, comfortable outer layer that does just that - kick butt! With an abrasion-resistant K-Stretch fabric designed to let you be mobile, these pants are great for everyday backcountry touring. Not too sporty, not too baggy, ..
$199.95
Like a cute, fluffy, and adventurous Snow Yeti, the Crazy Idea Neutron Pant is at home doing intense aerobic activity in cold winter climates. It achieves this with the use of windproof, weather-resistant, and highly breathable softshell fabric in the upper regions of the pant, combined with a waterproof, stretchy, and abrasion-resistant fabric in the lower legs. This winning combi..
$369.95 From $229.95
Built with the same meticulous attention to detail as their heralded packs, the Raide Hybrid Touring Pant is a highly functional backcountry tool with a relaxed fit, targeted at those who scoff at questionable (tight) European fashion. With a hybrid construction, combining waterproof fabric on the lower legs with highly breathable softshell on the upper portion of the pant, you'll ..
$448.95
Being owned by passionate (and exceptionally quick!) ski mountaineers, quality and functional technical outwear make up Strafe's DNA. Named after the iconic steep skiing mecca of the world, the Strafe Cham pant is purposefully designed to keep you dry whether you are undertaking a daunting ski mountaineering objective or harvesting mid-winter powder. Built around Pertex Shield Plus..
$548.95
No one likes getting soaked to the bone on a powder day. Between kick-turning, booting, and carving up those sweet, dreamlike waves of powder on the descent, we've all gotten our fair share of face shots. But then the snow melts on our faces and seeps into our jackets and pants. It can make an active tour with a healthy bit of 'swamp-butt' turn quickly into a Type II-soaked misadve..
$349.95
All-weather, all the time. When you’re trying to decide what gear to grab really early in the morning, even when making coffee sounds difficult, make your life easy and go with the Free Infinium Hybrid Pant. Utilizing GORE-TEX INFINIUM with WINDSTOPPER technology, these pants are highly resilient to inclement weather, perfect for harvesting powder in the midst of a storm. Selective..
$299.95 From $199.95
Whether visiting inhospitable locales or riding chairlifts to access sidecountry amid a blizzard, the Tigard Gore-Tex Pro Bib is up for the task. Being trusted by snow professionals across the globe, Gore-Tex Pro has gained a reputation for being an extremely hard-wearing and rugged fabric while offering exceptional weather protection, ensuring these bibs will be in service for man..
$599.95 $399.95
Before there was stretch, there was no stretch. In this stretchless world, rigid clothing unnecessarily encumbered skiers, who lost valuable efficiency and range of motion. Coinciding with the advent of using fire to cook meat, stretch has thankfully made its way into the world of outdoor clothing, which can be seen with the Dynfafit Tigard 3L Stretch Pant. Being constructed of Dyn..
$399.95 $299.95
If you want to be fast on the uphill we have one universal tip to give you, our motto - Fast & Light. The DNA Polartec Alpha Pant is just that, and more. Made with Polartec Alpha, the pant offers a unique balance as a race pant between breathability, light weightedness, and master-crafted breathability all due to this magical fabric. Elastic hems on the waist and cuffs, in tand..
$249.95
Let’s face it: skimo race suits are not built for the cold. To warm up before a race or even have a warm yet ultralight layer to bring with you, the Mezzalama Polartec Alpha pant is an easy way to thermoregulate your all-important lower half. Instead of accumulating heat, Polartec Alpha Direct continuously disperses warmth and moisture while placing an insulating layer directly nex..
$229.95 From $179.95
Race suits are appropriately built with ventilation in mind, allowing you to push your aerobic limits without becoming a baked potato. This breathable nature also means that when standing around, things tend to get a little chilly. The Mezzalama Polartec Alpha Overshort is designed to easily slip on before, during, or after a race, and provide warmth where it counts. Utilizing warm..
$159.95 $99.95
If you like Piña Coladas, and getting caught in the rain, if you’re kinda into skimo... Then, Piña Coladas aside, you might love the Gara Aero Overpant 2.1! Lightweight, packable, waterproof, and breathable; this is the perfect garment for races that require a windproof shell layer, yet the Gara Aero Overpant 2.1 goes the extra mile to provide full waterproof protection. With side ..
$219.95
What would peanut butter be without jelly? Mac… without cheese? The Dynafit DNA Race Wind Jacket without the DNA Race Wind Pants? Cold legs, that’s what it would be. The Dynafit DNA Race Wind Pants are a layer you might not know you need until you experience their protective bliss. Similar to the DNA Race Wind Jacket, these bad boys compact down into a small package that you can ke..
$109.95
We've all been there. A brutally cold alpine start turns into an afternoon sweatfest, making you regretful of your bottom baselayer, buried under too much clothing you ain't taking off till you get home. Taking note, Raide, known for solving problems as only an engineer can, created the Tour Tech Base Layer Bottom. Crafted with a full-length zipper, this nifty base layer can be eas..
$118.95
Silken pantaloons – you might think these are a thing of the past, but we’re here to tell you they’re still as relevant as ever. Used for millennia in the construction of clothing, silk fiber is known to be lightweight and moisture-wicking with an exceptional next-to-skin feel. With the Silk Reflect 3/4 Pant, La Sportiva weaves polyester and elastane in with the silk, creating a bl..
$148.95
Built for long days in the alpine, the Dynaft Tour Light Merino 3/4 Tight is all about breathability, comfort, and keeping you dry. Being mostly constructed of Merino wool, odor-causing microbes can't easily take up residence, keeping you and your hut mates happier in shared living quarters. Merino wool also effectively and quickly wicks moisture away from your body, helping with t..
$99.95
Built for aerobic days in beautiful places, the Ortovox 120 Comp Light Short Pant is all about comfort, breathability, and keeping you dry. Utilizing merino fibers with a fine diameter of 16.5 microns, these have a soft and comfortable next-to-skin feel, forgoing any "scratchiness" of lesser wool garments. These merino fibers also fight off odor-causing bacteria, meaning you can en..
$69.95
At first glance, the provocative design of the Brynje Unisex Super Thermo 3/4 Longs Base Layer looks like it belongs in the risque clubs of the legendary Chamonix après scene, rather than scaling the risky and iconic mountains surrounding it. In a rare concordance, both points are equally valid. While its styling speaks for itself, the fact that numerous Special Forces worldwide us..
$67.95
If you have trouble keeping your pants up, or just need more places to hang your skins while skiing, check out the Dynafit Suspenders. The elastic straps are compatible with most Dynafit pants (any pants with suspender hooks), and can be adjusted quickly and easily to accomodate mid-tour wight loss (it has been known to happen before). One strap in back helps prevent plumber crack ..
$29.95
Built for women who don't want to compromise on breathability or protection in the backcountry, Colturi's Oxygen pant sets a high bar for comfort and performance. Built from Italian Vuelta fleece and softshell materials, the Oxygen pant is strategically designed to be durable and waterproof where you need it, and stretchy and breathable where you don't. The knees are reinforced wit..
$259.95
It can be really hard to find the perfect pair of ski touring pants, but we think that the Patagonia Ridge Stride Pants come pretty close. These softshell, weather-resistant pants can be worn against the skin or with baselayers and are likely to be the go-to choice for most days in the backcountry. In this most recent iteration, the fit has been dialed in to better accommodate a wi..
$314.95
For racing, we all know function is more important than form - but everyone looks fast and cool in race pants anytime! The Dynafit DNA Race Pants are specialized, minimalist race pants. The highly breathable 4-way Dynastretch material allows for a greater range of dynamic movement without bunching around joints and restricting movement. Featuring hybrid construction softshell mater..
$199.95
Skadi, the giant Norse Goddess, represents both the beauty and harshness of winter, often depicted traversing mountains deftly on skis. Perhaps this mythological figure inspired Dynafit to create the Blacklight Hybrid Pant - Women's, the long-awaited update to beloved Speed DST pants. These Nordic (skiing) inspired, ultralight, speed touring pants feature 4-way stretch fabric to ke..
$199.95 From $179.95
If you’re partial to early mornings, tracking vertical feet gained, or seeking missions far from the trailhead, the Dynafit Speed Dynastretch is a natural pairing. This pant integrates a windproof, water-repellent softshell anterior with fully stretchy, brushed elastane fabric in the rear. This hybrid construction is breathable and comfortable on the move, with a massive range of m..
$189.95 $139.95
The Dynafit Mezzalama Race Pant – Women is purpose-built for fast-paced ski touring and racing, offering performance, comfort, and mobility. Featuring a hybrid construction, Dynafit strategically combined breathable materials in the back with durable fabric up front, optimizing temperature regulation and protection where it’s needed most. The 4-way stretch fabric ensures full freed..
$199.95
The Mezzalama Race 2 pants are the answer! Assuming that the question is, "where can I find an incredibly versatile pair of pants for race days, training days, and big objective days where I'm hauling backside?" These lovely leggings are smooth, lightweight, cozy, and designed with performance in mind. The Mezzalama Race 2 pants are extremely stretchy and breathable, made with flee..
$199.95 $149.95
Together with the Jacket, the Falls Pant is a high-performance racing and training suit that will keep you energized when skiing up and downhill. That’s both due to the magic PowerKler fabric and the overall efficient design. The fabric-makers claim the fibers can reflect body heat in a way that affects muscle performance. We’re not sure but we know when you put one of these on you..
$194.95 $124.95
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