When the powder is deep, and we're up early to catch the first lift up the mountain, we throw on our Mountain Hardwear First Tracks Bib Pant. The 2-layer Dry. Q membrane shields us from blowing snow and lets us ride through deep stashes of powder and come out dry on the other side. Body-mapped synthetic insulation provides warmth on the seat and knees, and the relaxed fit offers plenty of room for us to layer up with warm baselayers on frigid days. Two zippered thigh vents allow us to cool down after a few hot laps down the hill, and the adjustable belt and suspenders keep the bibs firmly in place as we tear up the mountain.