The Ski Gods have dropped their blessings with the Armada Contra 3/4 Pants. Instead of grabbing any old base layer pants, get the ones made for skiers. "3/4 Pants" doesn't mean you only get 3/4 of the warmth, but 3/4 of the leg coverage. These pants stop above the boots to prevent bunching at the top of the boot. Revolutionary! Thank you, Ski Gods!