These are well-made, versatile ski pants.
I appreciate that Arc'teryx makes talls. I'm 6'5" with a size 14 foot, and I can get these on without taking off my ski boots. The side zips go up high enough, unlike THF pants I had before. This is huge for me!
I can wear these ski pants with just shorts underneath in spring conditions, or with long underwear and fleece when it's cold.
I've never been wet in them even after sitting on a soaking wet chair lift up the mountain. The powder cuff gaiters don't let any snow in over my boot tops.
They are expensive, but I got them at Backcounty's sale, which mitigated some of the ouch factor. The only negative is that I wish the pocket was larger.

If you only gonna have 1 pair, this is the one. I used them for skiing, bicycling and ordinary rain. And they've been perfect for all circumstances.

Ain't enough for price

These pants are nothing more that Gore-tex and stitching. If that's all you want, these are the ones. I actually wanted a little more so I returned them for Patagonia Light Smoke Flash. Customer service here is the best!

Used these mountaineering in the cascades in the summer. Kept me dry even while hanging in a crevasse. They vent pretty well too if it gets too warm. Just be careful, they're tough but not invincible. I made a rookie mistake and caught one of my legs with a crampon and ripped a small hole in them. If you got the money and want a top notch product I'd recommend them.

There is no doubt that this is an expensive piece of outerwear, but Arc'Teryx makes such great gear that there was no doubt in my mind these were worth every penny. They're lightweight, tough and won't let a drop of water through. Spent a day hiking in 2-3 feet of snow and brush and these shrugged of the conditions easily. Looking forward to getting them on the slopes.

The pants are great. The only complaint is the fact there is only one fairly small pocket. Other than that, they are perfect.

Primary use: Snowboarding. Strengths: Articulated knees offer great fit even when crouched. Water-sealed seams are legitimate even in substatial moisture you will remain dry. Materials look and feel quality and reinforcements are positioned appropriately. General fit is slim, eliminating bulk. Size options offer tall. I am a 6'0" female and the men's medium tall fits perfectly. Weaknesses: I'd prefer a hip stash pocket on both sides. The light-weight nature of these shell pants means if yous spend much time on your rear in the snow (without sufficient layering), you'll be feeling the cold! Overall: Glad I bought them, would gladly recommend them.

I don't know of any other brand that offers length options in their sizing (short/reg/tall). I thought it was impossible to find any high-quality pants for a guy with a 29" inseam without having the length altered (which is fairly expensive to do because they have to go around the ankle gators and then re-attach them). The short length in the Beta AR fit him perfectly, no alteration required.

These are my everyday ski pants and they hold up quite well. One part of the pants I am a fan of is the zip fly in front, often missing on ski pants. They stand up to all day snow in Utah, keeping me dry. I layer a pair of merino wool longjohns most days and am comfortable. The side zips allow me to vent when hiking or traversing, just be sure to zip up before getting into the trees. They are bomb proof and after one season still look brand new.

wore it during a big shower at Grandes Jorasses, France/Italy - and it kept me absolutely dry! Leightweight - style and versatility are great!!!

1. Factory defect - Left lace hook is missing.
2. Cuff is retained by elastic cord, tends to rise(slides)up on ski boots. I prefer rubber elastic grips.