Pants are critical in being comfortable on the mountain. If your pants are not waterproof enough, you are going to have a miserable day. You sit on the run, you butt gets wet, then it gets cold, then you sit on the chair lift, wet and cold, with the wind blowing on you to make you even colder. That doesn’t sound like fun. You need your pants to keep the wetness out, and the warmth in when you want it and vent when you don’t want it. At PowderTools.com we carry everything from waterproof shells, to insulated, toasty pants to cover all kinds of riding that you will ever do. Insulated – Pants to keep you warm on those coldest of days. Usually insulated with multiple layers or synthetic insulation. Shells - Waterproof pants that usually block water and wind. Don’t provide insulation for those colder days, but do have vents to keep you cool. Generally worn on warmer, Spring days when you’re hiking the park.