What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I like these for summer climbing trips where I'm on rock all day. The gusset makes high steps feel natural, and the zip thigh pocket is perfect for keeping small essentials secure on route."When summer climbing trips stack long approaches with technical pitches, we rely on shorts that move as freely as we do. The Black Diamond Valley Shorts are built for climbing, hiking, and scrambling in the high country, offering breathable stretch and climbing-specific design that supports dynamic movement. Constructed from stretch nylon fabric, these shorts balance durability with lightweight comfort for warm conditions. An inseam gusset enhances mobility for high stepping and stemming, while a harness-compatible fit keeps them comfortable under gear. Two front pockets, a rear pocket, and a zippered thigh pocket provide secure storage for small essentials that won't fit in a pack. A classic button zip fly and PFAS-free DWR finish round out a design ready for rock, trail, and long mountain days.