Originally Posted By: dougwalkabout
I have purchased oversized nylon "trekking pants" in the past, and used them as wind pants. The fit is pretty baggy, which is good for ventilation but lousy for your fashion image at the ski lodge.


That is just what I did when trying on the MEC River pants. I wanted the olive color and they didn't have my size which is large, but realized XL was probably even better for the purpose of putting them over other pants and tucking in heavy sweaters. I may go with them after all. And when it's extremely cold outside, people tend to be less fashion conscious...