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When the mountains beckon for you to climb them, answer back in the Mountain Hardwear Men’s Pinnacle Pant. This trim climbing pant features a tough nylon shell with a waterproof breathable Conduit laminate for when the nasty weather rolls in. Side venting zips let you control air flow after a strenuous pitch, while the integrated powder cuffs seal out spindrift. Stretch panels on the inseam and leg let you high step and stem without restriction, and welded hand and thigh pockets hold your small essentials.
Bottom Line: Reach for the summit in the Pinnacle Pant.
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Write your question here...do these pants have good fabric protection
Write your question here...do these pants have good fabric protection on the inside cuff? I am a skier and need a pant that will not get cut up by my skis.
By: John Angell
February 10, 2010
There is no additional reinforcement on the inside of the cuff. I've been out on the hill with them 10-days so far, with typical minor ski cuts showing up. I will probably wind up sewing in a reinfocement patch this summer.
By: nrussell1594394
March 11, 2010
Bon Pantalon
By:
Noah Howell
February 2, 2010
Just what I'm looking for, a simply designed lightweight and durable pant for ski touring. The only complaint is the cuffs on the gaitors are too big for me and I had to take them in a bit so they will stay down around my boots.
I am a 32X34 what do you think are my options? I could go with
I am a 32X34 what do you think are my options? I could go with a large to get the 34 inseam but will sacrifice waist size.
By: nickisfaust2372209
November 5, 2009
I would go with the Medium's. This type of pant tends to have a longer rise, so the inseam doesn't need to be as long as in a regular pair of pants. I have a feeling that the Large's will feel huge around your waist.
I'm not familiar with this pant in particular, but that is my recommendation for this style of pants in general.
By: Todd Schmalhurst
November 5, 2009
So far, so good
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nrussell1594394
March 11, 2010
I've been a big fan of MH gear for several years now and these don't dissapoint. Replaced a 7-year old pair of MH mountaineering pants, time will tell how these stackup. So far, good level of water-proofing and breathability, the fit is a little on the baggy side. The only thing I would change would be to add internal attachment points for suspenders (they have belt loops, but the belt's not always practical when using other gear...).
Would these be suitable skiing, both in the cold January months,
Would these be suitable skiing, both in the cold January months, but also warm spring skiing?
By: gre3069452
October 12, 2009
These would be considered a 3-layer shell pant made with the Conduit laminate and are extremely versatile, waterproof, and breathable. There is no insulation built in these pants so you would have to layer properly for warmth during the cold months... and wear less during the warmer months. Hope this helps!
By: Jon Webb
October 13, 2009
What More Can You Want?
By:
cranK
June 27, 2009
Love these pants!
Used them on Mt. Hood multiple times to test them out, I could sit in the snow with no wetness, TOTALLY waterproof, vents easily and nicely, good with a harness on. Fit is great. I'm 6'1" 177 lb (I wear a 34 pant loosely) I fit both a Medium and a Large. Went with a Large, wish I went with the Medium for a tighter fit.
As the reviewer pointed out below, they don't have full side zips (but I knew that before I bought them so I'm not complaining) but!
they vent VERY well. The small side zipped vents work surprisingly well for how small they are.
EXTREMELY light for how well they work. Just wish they had an integral belt system.
Who need the more expensive Gore-Tex when you've got these?
Same answer as on the Pinnacle Jacket... 2 kinds of 3-Ply... one stretch and one regular.
By: Jon Webb
October 6, 2009
Not Full Side Zips
By:
MartyD06261887992
November 18, 2008
The use case for these pants is you're high up, probably on ice, wearing alpine harness and crampons, when the temperature falls or the weather hits, and you need to get your hard shells on in a hurry. You really, really want FULL side zips under these conditions. Regrettably, these otherwise outstanding hard shell pants do not have them. To get those, you need to move up to the Argon ice pants, which cost 100 bucks more. Or go with the Defiant pants, but they are very, very heavy...
I have a question about the breathability of these pants. It
I have a question about the breathability of these pants. It says breathability is rated at 20,000g, which sounds like a nice number, but I would like to know how these compare to the Synchro pants. I was in a Mountain Hardware store recently and the folks working there did not really have a clue. They did say however that the Synchros were the most breathable pants they had, and that both the Synchro and the Pinnacle have the same Conduit membrane. The Synchro seemed nice, but was heavier and had more insulation than I'd like. I am looking for a thin, very breathable yet waterproof to highly water resistant shell, for backcountry splitboarding in warmer temps, say greater than 40F.
By: Sandvich
June 29, 2009
Sandvich. If I were you and were looking for a pant for backcountry split boarding I would look towards an air permeable softshell pant. They are not completely waterproof, nor are they completely windproof, but they do offer phenomenal breathability and high wind and weather resistance. Check out the Navigation Pant from Mountain Hardwear for an example. If you really want a waterproof pant the Pinnacle Pant would be a great choice. The 20K number refers to the kind of test independent testing facilities do to determine breathability of fabrics not using the GoreTex laminate of which there are hundreds from every brand under the sun. Conduit is Mountain Hardwear's proprietary laminate that exists in many forms that we use in tents, sleeping bags, and apparel. Anyway, the higher the number... the greater the breathability. Often times, you will see two numbers together (20,000/20,000) or something... and this refers to the waterproofness and breathability rating of a given fabric. You should also know that some of our most breathable fabrics exist in the Conduit family of fabrics and are found in jackets like the Terra Shell from Hardwear. As for the two pants you are comparing, the Pinnacle will be similar in breathability to the Synchro... but, the Synchro will be slightly warmer due to the micro-fleece lining. I would go with the one that fits the best! Hope this info helps!
By: Jon Webb
July 1, 2009
Change me.
Out of Stock
2008 Model No Longer Available
We have a lot more Men's Ski Pants than that
Men's Ski PantsBon Pantalon
Just what I'm looking for, a simply designed lightweight and durable pant for ski touring. The only complaint is the cuffs on the gaitors are too big more...
So far, so good
I've been a big fan of MH gear for several years now and these don't dissapoint. Replaced a 7-year old pair of MH mountaineering pants, time will more...
- Material:
- [Shell] nylon, stretch twill
- Waterproof Rating:
- 20K
- Breathable Rating:
- 20000g
- Side Zips:
- Yes
- Venting:
- Side venting pockets
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 2 thigh
- Seam Taped:
- Yes, fully
- Waist:
- Belt loops
- Gaiters:
- Yes
- Weight:
- 13oz (368g)
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine climbing, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime