You may now be wondering ‘what pants do you wear snowshoeing?’
In fact, the best pants for the task may be in your wardrobe if you are a skier or a winter runner.
In a pinch, any pair of fleece-lined or polyester pants will provide the needed water-wicking capability to keep you comfortable.
Because snowshoeing is a highly active sport, we’ve actually found fleece to be a bit too warm and prefer regular active spandex tights. Additionally, polyester is a great go-to winter pant for all occasions.
Overall, the best pants for snowshoeing will be:
- flexible
- water-wicking
- breathable
- wind breaking
In mid to warmer temperatures, a pair of warm leggings or soft shell pants can easily be enough to keep the snow at bay.
For colder temps, layering leggings or thermals beneath soft shell pants is a great idea.
Additionally, we go over how to prepare your wardrobe in more detail with our What to Wear For Snowshoeing post.