Top 10 Best Women's Insulated Mountaineering Pants 2018

Whether you are planning a winter ice climbing trip, love to ski, or you live in a place with snowy, cold winters, you need pants that will perform in cold weather. You may want multi-layered mountaineering pants that provide warmth and protection from ice, sleet, and snow with strong construction. Other options include lighter-weight pants that offer warmth and flexibility. We think you’ll be able to find a pair of insulated mountaineering pants to meet your needs from our list of the top 10 best of 2018.

1. Arctix Women’s Insulated Snow Pant

Arctix women’s insulated snow pants have an adjustable elastic waist which will accommodate multiple layers. These snow pants include 85 grams of ThermaTech insulation. The ankle, scuff, and hem guards are constructed of 600-denier ballistic fabric. The Dobby Shell is constructed of 3000mm laminated polyester ThermaLock coating. Seams are reinforced and sealed. Machine-washable, Arctix insulated snow pants are available in seven colors, including white, black, blue night, fern green, marina blue, steel, and fuchsia.

2. Arctix Women’s Cargo Snow Pants

Cargo snow pants from Arctix include dual cargo pockets and zippered hand warmer pockets. With a zip-fly and adjustable waist, the cargo snow pants by Arctix also include boot gaiters. The boot gaiters are designed to integrate with boots. The cargo-style snow pants have a laminated outer shell made from polyester ThermaLock. With reinforced and sealed seams and 85 grams of ThermaTech insulation, Arctix women’s cargo snow pants also include storage pockets. The pants are available in eight colors and patterns, including black, blue night, green camo, marshmallow, moonlight, plum, rose, and steel.

3. Wantdo Women’s Ski Snow Insulated Fleece Softshell Windproof Pants

Wantdo’s insulated fleece ski and snow pants are a straight-leg style with elastic panels on both sides of the waist. Belt loops and elastic allow wearers to customize the fit. The pants have a micro-fleece lining. The zipper and button are designed for ease of use with gloves. Wantdo’s pants have four pockets including two zippered hand pockets. The pants come in four colors, including rose red, black, grey, and navy. The manufacturer states they are suitable for autumn and winter outdoor use.

4. Arctix Women’s Mountain Premium Ski Pants

The women’s mountain premium ski pants from Arctix include an O-ring which may be used for gloves, lift tickets, or keys. Straight-leg pant styling includes boot gaiters which will integrate with footwear. Lace hooks assist to prevent pants from riding up while on the slopes or ski lifts. The fabric is primarily nylon ThermaLock, with 85 grams of ThermaTech insulation. Arctix premium ski pants include articulated knees. Arctix women’s mountain premium ski pants are available in black.

5. SkiGear Women’s 1800 Thermatech Insulated Snow Pant

SkiGear’s women’s ThermaTech insulated snow pants include 85 grams of ThermaTech insulation and include boot gaiters and boot zippers. Ankle, scuff, and hem guards are made of 600-denier ballistic nylon. The pants have a two-snap front closure and zippered fly. The pants feature straight, slightly fitted legs and a fitted seat. Zippered hand-warmer-style pockets and velcro waist adjustments offer fit and warmth when needed. SkiGear’s insulated snow pants for women come in four colors, including black, orchid fuchsia, starry purple, and purple.

6. Wantdo Women’s Insulated Outdoor Ski Pants

Wantdo’s women’s fleece insulated ski softshell pants include a micro-fleece lining which provides softness and moisture wicking. The pants have side-elastic and a drawstring for a customized fit no matter how many layers you are wearing. The pants include four pockets, including two zippered hand pockets and two back pockets for storage. Wantdo’s ski pants come in four colors, including black, navy, grey, and rose red.

7. White Sierra Toboggan Insulated Pant

White Sierra’s toboggan insulated winter pants for women have 120 grams of Whisperfill insulation and a double-snap waist and fly front. Hook and loop tabs help to prevent ride-up. The pants include articulated knees and gaiters with elastic boot grippers. The brand’s toboggan insulated winter pants are constructed of water-resistant nylon fabric with scuff guards and come in three colors: black, asphalt, and caviar.

8. Helly Hansen Women’s Legendary Ski Winter Pant

Helly Hanson’s “Legendary” women’s ski and winter pnts have two-way mechanical stretch fabric construction. They are seam-sealed to protect against snow and water and include 60 grams of WarmCore by PrimaLoft insulation. They include a single back pocket and dual hand pockets. With articulated knees, they also include boot gaiters and venting zippers. Helly Hanson’s ski pants come in fourteen colors including black, cinnamon, glacier blue, graphite blue, lavender, magenta, pink glow, port, princess purple, and white.

9. Andorra Women’s Performance Insulated Cargo Ski Pants

Andorra women’s performance insulated cargo ski pants feature cargo pant styling, design, pockets, and fit. With an adjustable hem, Andorra’s pants include leg vents along with large cargo side pockets. The outer shell is comprised of coated poly-twill and the pants are insulated with 60 grams of 3M Thinsulate insulation. Gathered ankle gaiters tuck inside ski or other winter boots. Andorra’s cargo ski pants are available in three colors: black, grey, and teal.

10. The North Face Women’s Freedom Insulated Pant

The North Face women’s “Freedom” insulated pants offer a relaxed fit which provides room in thighs and knees. The pants are waterproof, windproof, and fully seam-sealed. The pants also offer inner thigh gussets and a chimney venting system to reduce heat. With zip handwarmer pockets, North Face’s “Freedom” insulated pants come in eight colors, including TNF black, black plum, TNF white, deep garnet red, garnet purple, magic magenta, urban navy, and navy.