When traversing snow and ice for an awe-inducing summit view, we pull on the Marmot Mitre Peak Pant. The extended ankle zips and drawcord hems fit quickly and snugly over our boots, while the stretch belt pulls in a secure, low-profile fit. As we trek, the articulated knees allow room for scrambles and high steps, and the rugged scuff guards shield us from our spikes. Through fresh snowfall, postholing, and snow angels, the seam-sealed construction and GORE-TEX membrane shut out the wet yet let our own vapor escape, keeping us dry, not muggy.