Arguably, there's nothing more uncomfortable than wearing a pair of stiff pants on the skin track. So we do ourselves a favor and don the Marmot Kate Pant when our alpine activities call for unrestricted mobility. The Kate features a windproof and stretchy nylon blend to keep up with adverse ascents, while the articulated, slim fit offers a sleek look that's equally stylish as it is pragmatic. Internal gaiters keep snow out of our ski boots, while the ankle zippers provide easy access to adjust said boots' buckles and straps.