Cirque Lite Water Resistant Alpine Climbing Pants

I am an outdoor guide in Alaska. These are my go to pants spring summer and fall. They breathe well, dry quickly, fit great, have some water resistance, and our ultra durable. I just finished a nine day backcountry bike packing trip and I wore one pair of these pants the entire time. We had everything from 78° and sunny to 42 and raining. They are also my go to pants for travel and just casual wear. Outdoor research thank you for making such a great pant and also for making it in a short inseam. I’m 5’8” 155 lbs 30” inseam and wear the medium short.

Went climbing one day with them and they are getting fuzzy already. Didn’t even scrape them up. Very disappointing with the durability.

I wanted to get out and use these before writing this review, so that's what I've done over the last six months. I've thoroughly enjoyed these pants. The stretch is excellent, they move naturally while hiking or scrambling without feeling too restrictive. At first, I was hesitant due to the trim fit, but this has been a big plus. They're streamlined enough that I don't snag the fabric on brush or with my microspikes. I've also been impressed with their ability to cut wind, which has helped a lot above the treeline. I've worn these down to 35F on their own, and with a pair of Alpine Onset Merino 150's around 20F and been perfectly comfortable. These pants strike a great balance between breathability and protection. Overall I feel like these are great 3-season capable pant with a great warmth-to-weight balance.

These pants have performed well through quite of the spectrum of weather. From wet, windy summer time weather, sleeting snow winter weather, yet still breathable and nice in dry summer climates. Colder weather, I would recommend a base layer underneath. I am 5' 7'' 170 and medium fits well. little long, but I am short so its to be expected.

Used these pants to hike in CO and they were amazing. Hold up well with hiking in colder weather and also very breathable when temps get a little warmer. Also use them to go out and around town because they still look classy and are very comfortable to relax in. Highly recommend

The Outdoor Research Cirque Pants are fantastic for hiking. They’re very durable and handle rough trails well. They do pill a little over time, but it doesn’t affect performance. The zippers at the bottom are a great feature for tapering over boots, making them super practical. Comfortable, sturdy, and a solid choice for any outdoor adventure.