I thought I would try skiing, but these pants still have the tags on after a year. They're originally $575 and are selling used for $311 on the Arc'teryx ReGEAR used gear page. They're designed for skiing and snowboarding with the recon detector. -Snowsport specific -GORE-TEX fabric with tricot technology for a windproof, waterproof, and breathable shell -Internal layer of Coreloft or Thermatek insulation, which is even good for cold when wet -Cut four a low profile fit See the description in pictures for more details... there is a lot!