What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I wore these on a mixed day of skinning and a bit of ice climbing where the temperature kept swinging. The synthetic insulation handled the sweat from the approach without ever feeling clammy once I slowed down at the belay."Cold weather objectives rarely stay predictable, and the HIMALI Ascent Pant is built to move with whatever the day throws at it. Whether you're kicking steps up a snow slope or standing around at a belay, the articulated fit lets you move without fighting the fabric, and the stretchy shell keeps pace with every high step and awkward reach. That reliability comes from 40g PrimaLoft(R) Gold Active+ insulation, which holds onto 90 percent of its warmth even when it gets wet from sweat or humidity. A wind and water resistant shell stays breathable so you don't overheat on the way up, while a wide elastic waistband with drawstring sits comfortably under a harness. Lower leg zippers make it easy to pull these on or off over boots, and two zippered hand pockets keep small essentials secure through it all.