Collection: Snow Pants

Snow Pants for Skiing and Snowboarding

Outdoor Research snow pants cover skiing and snowboarding in equal measure, with men’s and women’s pants and bibs across two builds: insulated styles for resort days and breathable shells for the backcountry. Every pair is backed by the Infinite Guarantee.

Snow Pants or Bibs

Bibs add coverage above the waist: deep snow stays out, there is no gap when you bend or fall, and chest storage keeps small items warm and reachable. Standard snow pants are the simpler choice, easier to vent, quicker for layering changes, and less to manage on warm afternoons. The line carries both, with bibs in the Powderverse, Snowcrew, Carbide, Cloudchaser, and Skytour collections. Shop Men’s Ski and Snow Bibs or Women’s Ski and Snow Bibs for the full bib range.

Resort or Backcountry

Insulated snow pants like the Powderverse are built for resort skiing and snowboarding: warmth for lift laps, chairlift wind, and long days on groomed runs. Backcountry styles like the Cloudchaser and Skytour LT skip the insulation in favor of breathable, stretchy shells that shed heat on the skin track and rely on baselayers for warmth. Waterproofness varies by style, so check each product page for whether a pant is labeled waterproof or weather-resistant.

Shop the full range by fit in Men’s Ski & Snow Pants and Women’s Ski & Snow Pants.

FAQs

What is the difference between snow pants and bibs?

Bibs extend above the waist with a chest panel and suspenders, which keeps snow out in deep conditions, holds warmth through the core, and adds storage. Snow pants end at the waist, making them simpler to get on and off, easier to vent, and quicker to adjust between runs. Both come in men’s and women’s styles here.

Are snow pants and ski pants the same thing?

Yes. Snow pants, ski pants, and snowboard pants all describe the same category of insulated or shell bottoms built for snow. The differences that matter are between individual styles: how much insulation a pant carries, how it fits, and whether it is cut for resort warmth or backcountry breathability.

Should snow pants be insulated?

Insulated snow pants are the right call for resort days, where chairlift time and wind matter more than climbing effort. For backcountry touring, an uninsulated breathable shell like the Skytour LT worn over a baselayer keeps you from overheating on ascents. If you split time between both, a shell with good venting is the more flexible choice.

How should snow pants fit?

Fit over a baselayer, with room to move but no excess fabric to catch a boot or an edge. The leg should close over a ski or snowboard boot cuff and work with the internal gaiter. Sizing runs across men’s and women’s styles, with extended sizes and women’s Plus sizes offered on select styles, listed per product page.