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Cirque Lite Alpine Climbing Pants

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Current Price $145.00
Color: Slate
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Details & care

Designed with the demands of alpine climbing in mind, these pants sport articulated knees, a gusseted crotch and plenty of stretch to keep you moving comfortably at any altitude. Zippered cuffs and DuraPrint Scuff Guards protect you against rocks and trail debris, while secure pockets keep your essentials stowed no matter where your adventures take you.

  • Zip fly with button closure; integrated belt
  • Front zip pockets; thigh zip pocket
  • Gusseted zip cuffs with internal loops for instep stirrups
  • 88% nylon, 12% elastane
  • Machine wash, tumble dry
  • Imported
  • Item #11076406
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Reviews

(58)
4.3 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Oct 28, 2025
Perfect for spring/summer mountaineering objectives. These pants provide more protection than regular hiking pants, along with some wind and water resistance, without being too hot and heavy for summer outings.
Jacy C
Reposted from ExpertVoice.com

Most helpful critical review

Dec 1, 2025
Poor quality of fabric
Piling of fabric after one hiking trip. Did not hold up to use.
SRS78
Reposted from outdoorresearch.com
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
7%
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Leianne K
Reposted from ExpertVoice.com
Jan 16, 2026
Great pant light easy for trekking- small tear at seam in butt/thigh area-
SRS78
Reposted from outdoorresearch.com
Dec 1, 2025
Poor quality of fabric
Piling of fabric after one hiking trip. Did not hold up to use.
Nicole T
Reposted from ExpertVoice.com
Nov 1, 2025
Wish they got a little looser and less like a legging, but they are a good sturdy material. Been wearing these for a few years now and they’ve held up well.
Jacy C
Reposted from ExpertVoice.com
Oct 28, 2025
Perfect for spring/summer mountaineering objectives. These pants provide more protection than regular hiking pants, along with some wind and water resistance, without being too hot and heavy for summer outings.
Chloe P
Reposted from ExpertVoice.com
Oct 12, 2025
LOVE THESE PANTS!!
Absolutely love these pants. I just wore them almost every day for our 9 day hiking trip in the Canadian Rockies. Love the built in belt and multiple zipper pockets. We experienced snow, rain, and warm, sunny days and these pants were comfortable for all of it. Will definitely be buying another pair when other colors come out!
Coleman C
Reposted from ExpertVoice.com
Sept 23, 2025
These are some of the best outdoor pants made For warm and mild weather. I hike in them, biking in them, wear them in light rain. They are one of the perfect outdoor pants between the cirque and cirque light I am covered year-round here in Alaska.
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Cirque Lite Alpine Climbing Pants
Outdoor Research
Current Price $145.00