A day at Ben Nevis: scrappy mixed climbing alternating with high-output simulclimbing through wind, wet snow and relentless spindrift, all punctuated with a final snow-seat belay on an exposed ridge as a storm rages. Sound familiar? At the Ben or wherever you go, our Mixed Guide Pants perform. They use an H2No® Performance Standard fully waterproof/breathable 3-layer nylon shell in the seat and knees, while the remaining areas rely on a heavy-duty but highly breathable Polartec® Power Shield® stretch-woven blend (polyester/nylon/spandex) with Hardface® Technology that improves the Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish and resistance to wind, water, snow and abrasion. Features include zippered thigh vents (with mesh) for temperature regulation on uphill grinds, a flat-lying waist with an adjustable, built-in belt, a 2-way zippered fly for easy harness-wearing relief, two harness-compatible pleated drop-in thigh pockets, a brushed interior for next-to-skin comfort and articulated knees. The gusseted, zippered cuffs have two snap positions, edge guards and internal mini-gaiters with tie-down loops.

• Polartec Power Shield stretch-woven fabric is durable, highly breathable and wind-resistant; waterproof/breathable H2No® Performance Standard fabric panels in the seat and knees repel moisture


• Brushed interior for next-to-skin comfort


• Internal waistbelt lies flat under a harness or backpack; 2-way zipper fly


• Thigh vents with mesh allow for easy ventilation


• Two harness- and pack-compatible pleated drop-in thigh pockets

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