Description of The North Face Insulated Varius Guide Pant:
Maybe you're a pro guide, or maybe you're just out for a dawn patrol before a day in the cubicle. Either way, you need a warm, waterproof ski pant, and removable elastic suspenders would be nice too. The Varius Guide Pants combine HyVent waterproof/breathable fabric with synthetic insulation for your wet, chilly ascents, while removable elastic suspenders keep these babies in place throughout steep descents. Full-length, two-way side zips let you get the pants on or off in a heartbeat without taking your boots off and kick patches on the cuffs keep your boots from chewing up the pants.
Bottom Line: A tough insulated pant for backcountry or in-bounds wanderers.
My daughter stayed warm and dry in the very cold colorado mountains. The two way full length side zips are a must. That alone makes this worth every cent and more! I wasn't too sure about having suspenders, but it was definately the right choice, especially since they are detachable. My daughter is very tiny (5'1 1/2", 90 lbs. Waist 23" hips 31-32"). We ordered an xs. Although the waist was too big, the suspenders took care of that issue. The fit and performance of these pants was excellent.
