Touring pants recommendations!

[Electricwoman]

I just started ski touring and I have found that I am seriously lacking in appropriate pants. I have Salomon softshell XC ski pants that get soaked if I fall on my butt and then I freeze, and REI First Chair Goretex downhill bibs that I am WAY too hot in when I tour. I am open to bibs, pants, just a shell, or something that's a little warmer but not hot. My touring is more backcountry-oriented (think.. mega XC ski days with burlier skis) than skinning up at a resort. My main issue is that I am short (5' tall) and I weigh around 120-125 with all of my weight in my butt and thighs so fit can be kind of a struggle. Any recommendations?!

As a short woman who started ski touring many years ago, I have two pairs of short men's, both with full leg zips for the necessary wilderness peeing. The stretchy Marmots feel safest to me; the slick waterproof breathable Arcteryx keep me a bit dryer but much easier to slide out of control when falling on a firm-snow slope. Both are far better made than any womens' products I've looked at in the years since buying these.

 

[Beckster]

https://www.ortovox.com/ch-en/shop/women/p1958423-hardshell-pants-ravine-plus-3l-pants-w?size=xs

I‘m looking forward to replacing my awesome older Orthovox shell pants for my ski tour season this year. The new version has a few improvements such as the back waist rides little higher and a little wool insulation placement over the buttocks. I own a number of Orthovox products specific for ski touring and am really happy with their function.

For those on a tighter budget or fir lighter ski tours, the Medola pants are a great option: https://www.ortovox.com/ch-en/shop/women/p838572-softshell-pants-mesola-pants-w?size=s

FYI, I also have an Orthovox softshell pant which I use on dry warmer days

 

[BlizzardBabe]

Dawn Patrol Hybrid Pant - Black Diamond​

Got them last week at Steep & Cheap for only $81.

 

[eviern74]

I just started ski touring and I have found that I am seriously lacking in appropriate pants. I have Salomon softshell XC ski pants that get soaked if I fall on my butt and then I freeze, and REI First Chair Goretex downhill bibs that I am WAY too hot in when I tour. I am open to bibs, pants, just a shell, or something that's a little warmer but not hot. My touring is more backcountry-oriented (think.. mega XC ski days with burlier skis) than skinning up at a resort. My main issue is that I am short (5' tall) and I weigh around 120-125 with all of my weight in my butt and thighs so fit can be kind of a struggle. Any recommendations?!

I’m 5’3 and 125 pounds and love my norrona pants for touring.