Cloudveil Inertia Peak Touring Pant - Women's - 2008 BCS

These are my go to pants for alpine / glacier climbing. I was looking for a softshell that was slightly thicker than convertible hiking pants, but not too thick that it would be way too hot. A lot of the fleece lined softshells that I saw were just too heavy and thick. These were perfect. They are great by themselves or with a base layer underneath. They are water resistant but you'll nee to throw a shell over them if the weather gets really bad. The material is slightly stretchy making them extremely comfortable...And I love the thigh pocket. They can also roll up into capris if it's hotter at the trailhead. There are no venting zippers but I've never needed them.

These pants have been extremely versatile and I've taken them everywhere. They are also very durable. Personally I don't think they're very stylish (a bit tapered at the ankles) but with gaiters on, who cares =)

I have been wearing these for my cold weather power walks and they are perfect!!

Whoa. Returning these. Great fit and great idea and great fabric but see through to long underwear and no powder cuff on a backcountry touring pant? That's weird...