Breathable, Stretchy, Weather-Resistant, and Durable for Alpine Climbing
The Cirque III Pants are built for alpine exploration, featuring weather-resistant materials and an alpine-forward design set, perfect for 3-season use and a quintessential ally for the modern mountaineer.
Crafted from a bluesign® approved nylon blend, the 90D stretch double weave fabric offers unparalleled abrasion resistance and breathability. Movement-mirroring stretch and articulated knees ensure freedom of movement while climbing, skinning, or descending. Thermoregulating ActiveTemp™ treatment on the brushed tricot-lined waistband adapts to the body's temperature, and an avalanche beacon pocket with clip secures critical safety gear. Gusseted ankle zippers and reinforced scuff guards allow the pants to fit over various boot shapes and sizes and protect from crampons and ski edges. The adjustable waist tabs ensure a perfect fit, and YKK® DWR-treated zippers alongside zip hand and thigh pockets keep essentials safe and dry.
Specifically designed for climbing and backcountry skiing in the high alpine, the Cirque III Pants are a three-season mountaineering staple.
Outdoor Research Men's Apparel
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist Measure around your natural waistline at the smallest circumference. | 26.5?-29?67-74 | 29?-31.5?74-80 | 31.5?-34.5?80-88 | 34.5?-37.5?88-95 | 37.5?-41.5?95-105 | 41.5?-45.5?105-116 | 45.5?-50?116-127 |
| Hips Measure the circumference at the fullest point of your hips keeping tape parallel to floor. | 32.5?-35?83-89 | 35?-37.5?89-95 | 37.5?-40.5?95-103 | 40.5?-43.5?103-110 | 43.5?-46?110-117 | 46?-49.5?117-126 | 49.5?-53?126-135 |
| Inseam / Short (30"") Choose a pair of pants that fits well, and measure the inseam from crotch seam to bottom of the hem. | 29.5?75 | 29.5?75 | 30?76 | 30?76 | 30?76 | 30?76 | 30?76 |
| Inseam / Reg (32"") Choose a pair of pants that fits well, and measure the inseam from crotch seam to bottom of the hem. | 31.5?80 | 31.5?80 | 32?81 | 32.5?83 | 33?84 | 33?84 | 33?84 |
| Inseam / Tall (34"") Choose a pair of pants that fits well, and measure the inseam from crotch seam to bottom of the hem. | 33.5?85 | 33.5?85 | 34?86 | 34.5?88 | 35?89 | 35?89 | 35?89 |
Breathable, Stretchy, Weather-Resistant, and Durable for Alpine Climbing
The Cirque III Pants are built for alpine exploration, featuring weather-resistant materials and an alpine-forward design set, perfect for 3-season use and a quintessential ally for the modern mountaineer.
Crafted from a bluesign® approved nylon blend, the 90D stretch double weave fabric offers unparalleled abrasion resistance and breathability. Movement-mirroring stretch and articulated knees ensure freedom of movement while climbing, skinning, or descending. Thermoregulating ActiveTemp™ treatment on the brushed tricot-lined waistband adapts to the body's temperature, and an avalanche beacon pocket with clip secures critical safety gear. Gusseted ankle zippers and reinforced scuff guards allow the pants to fit over various boot shapes and sizes and protect from crampons and ski edges. The adjustable waist tabs ensure a perfect fit, and YKK® DWR-treated zippers alongside zip hand and thigh pockets keep essentials safe and dry.
Specifically designed for climbing and backcountry skiing in the high alpine, the Cirque III Pants are a three-season mountaineering staple.
Outdoor Research Men's Apparel
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist Measure around your natural waistline at the smallest circumference. | 26.5?-29?67-74 | 29?-31.5?74-80 | 31.5?-34.5?80-88 | 34.5?-37.5?88-95 | 37.5?-41.5?95-105 | 41.5?-45.5?105-116 | 45.5?-50?116-127 |
| Hips Measure the circumference at the fullest point of your hips keeping tape parallel to floor. | 32.5?-35?83-89 | 35?-37.5?89-95 | 37.5?-40.5?95-103 | 40.5?-43.5?103-110 | 43.5?-46?110-117 | 46?-49.5?117-126 | 49.5?-53?126-135 |
| Inseam / Short (30"") Choose a pair of pants that fits well, and measure the inseam from crotch seam to bottom of the hem. | 29.5?75 | 29.5?75 | 30?76 | 30?76 | 30?76 | 30?76 | 30?76 |
| Inseam / Reg (32"") Choose a pair of pants that fits well, and measure the inseam from crotch seam to bottom of the hem. | 31.5?80 | 31.5?80 | 32?81 | 32.5?83 | 33?84 | 33?84 | 33?84 |
| Inseam / Tall (34"") Choose a pair of pants that fits well, and measure the inseam from crotch seam to bottom of the hem. | 33.5?85 | 33.5?85 | 34?86 | 34.5?88 | 35?89 | 35?89 | 35?89 |
Guide Pick
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How Guide Pick™ Works
The guides over at RMI collectively spend over 10,000+ days a year on the world's highest mountains, climbing hundreds of thousands of vertical feet. They put their gear and apparel through the wringer. This stuff is their work wear and they simply will not tolerate inferior gear.
At the end of the climbing season, guides are given a survey to find out what gear they are using and why it is their favorite. We don’t often get complete agreement but we do get alignment and by looking at the data, a few clear winners rise to the top in each category.
We take those winners, and stamp them with the Guide Pick™ logo on our site. We also compile this wonderful little document, which you can use to see top contenders, gear advice, Guide Quotes, and more.
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