8 best men’s ski and snowboard pants that will keep you warm on the slopes
First-time skiers often pay most attention to shopping for a ski jacket while forgetting that finding the best ski pants is every bit as important – especially considering that you’re going to be spending a significant portion of the week sliding down slopes on their backside.
Good ski pants are just as essential for experienced skiers and snowboarders. If you’re heading off-piste in search of deep powder, your lower body is going to be spending a lot of time in the snow, and working up quite a sweat. That means you need legwear that will seal out moisture while keeping you ventilated.
A good pair of ski pants should be waterproof, breathable, unrestrictive, comfortable and have plenty of pockets for things such as your phone, keys, piste map, wallet and snacks.
They can be either traditional trouser style or ‘bibs’, which are loose-fitting dungarees with elastic shoulder straps. Some will even feature zippered mesh panels that can be opened or closed to increase or decrease airflow through the garment. To help you on your quest, we hit the slopes and tested a number of different designs.
How we tested
We’ve drawn on years of experience on the slopes and
