The following 10 are what I consider to the best women’s snowboard pants currently on the market.
This list has been updated for the 2022-23 season.
As per SnowboardingProfiles tradition each pair of pants has been given a score out of 100 and that score is broken down into several different categories.
Compared to other pants
Of 50 women's snow pants that I analyzed:
Note that this list is based on specs only and not by any experience with these pants. So this is only going by taking the given specs at their face-value. Style, fit durability and weight haven’t been taken into account.
Price hasn't been taken into account, except that I didn't include anything over $400 - and when there are 2 or more pants on the same score, the lower priced pants get the higher spot.
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WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #10
Pant: Oakley Iris
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 90.5/100
Insulation: 60g | Thinsulate™
Waterproofing: 20,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Starting the list in #10, we have the Oakley Iris. The Iris feature great waterproofing and breathability for their price and come with plenty of functionality for use as snowboard pants.
It's the lowest price option on this list, so if your budget is lower, but you still want good quality, then the Iris are worth short-listing.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Iris
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 31.5/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL | 90.5/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #9
Pant: 686 Geode Thermagraph
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 91.5/100
Insulation: 120g
Waterproofing: 20,000mm
Breathability: 15,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up we have 686's GLCR Geode Thermagraph.
The Geode Thermagraph is the only non-gore-tex offering on this list, apart from the Iris at #10 above - and the most heavily insulated.
It's still got really good waterproofing and breathability and great functionality as snowboard pants - and for those run cold or ride in cold conditions often and don't want to layer (or ride really cold conditions and still need to layer!), these provide a lot of warmth as well.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Geode Thermagraph
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 4.5 | 31.5/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.0 | 20/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 91.5/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #8
Pant: 686 Willow Gore-Tex
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 60g | Synthetic, 85% Recycled
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Coming in at #8 are 686's Willow Gore-Tex pants.
The first of 8 Gore-Tex offerings on this list, the Willow provide everything you need from snowboard pants, from waterproofing to breathability to functionality.
They are also insulated for some extra warmth.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Willow Gore-Tex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL | 96.5/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #7
Pant: Armada Trego 2L Gore-Tex
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 40g
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Another insulated option, we have the Armada Trego Gore-Tex next up.
These pants provide mild insulation for those that want just a little bit more warmth than a shell, but not too much.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Trego
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL | 96.5/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #6
Pant: Burton Powline Gore-Tex
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 96.5/100
Insulation: 40g | ThermacoreECO
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Another lightly insulated option are the Powline Gore-Tex.
These are the cheapest Gore-Tex pants in this list, the 2nd cheapest overall and the lowest priced women's Gore-Tex pants that I've seen.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Powline Gore-Tex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL | 96.5/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #5
Pant: Burton AK Summit Gore-Tex
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
The AK Summit Gore-Tex makes number 5. This also comes in an insulated (40g) version. Which costs an extra $30. These are already the most expensive on this list, so you'll need a reasonable budget for these pants.
The AK Summit come in tall, short and regular lengths.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the AK Summit Gore-Tex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 97.5/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #4
Pant: Patagonia Storm Shift
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
In at #4, we have Patagonia's Storm Shift pants.
For those that prefer a shell, so they have pants for those warmer days and can layer underneath for colder days, the Storm Shift are a great option, if you're also looking for high-end waterproofing, breathability and functionality.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Storm Shift
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 97.5/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #3
Pant: Volcom Melancon Gore-Tex
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Next up, we have Volcom's Melancon.
Another shell option and, like most on this list, another Gore-Tex option, the Melancon provide everything you should ever need out of your snowboarding pants.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Melancon Gore-Tex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 97.5/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #2
Pant: Volcom Aston Gore-Tex
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
If you prefer your pants to be a shell and layer underneath, (or not, depending on the weather), the Aston Gore-Tex from Volcom are a great option.
And you'll save a little money compared to #3.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Aston Gore-Tex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 97.5/100 |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS #1
Pant: Burton Gloria Gore-Tex
Price: View More Info and Current Price Here
Score: 97.5/100
Insulation: Shell
Waterproofing: 28,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g
Seams: Fully Taped
Finally, in at #1, we have the Burton Gloria Gore-Tex.
The Gloria offers great performance and functionality and is the second cheapest Gore-Tex option on this list (and 3rd equal cheapest on the whole list) and a really reasonable price for Gore-Tex pants.
Not to be mistaken for the Burton Gloria. Which is a non-gore-tex version of this jacket, with 10,000mm waterproofing and 10,000g breathability. So be careful if this is the option you're looking at, that you're looking at the Gore-Tex version.
The Gloria Gore-Tex come in tall, short and regular lengths.
Check out the Score Breakdown For the Gloria Gore-Tex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
WATERPROOFING | 5.0 | 35/35 |
SEAM SEALING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
BREATHABILITY | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
VENTING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
GAITERS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
JACKET TO PANTS CONNECTIONS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
POCKETS | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL | 97.5/100 |
Thanks for reading and I hope this post has given you some options for what I consider the best 10 women’s snowboarding pants currently going around.
Check out the links under each pants description for current prices, availability and more information.
Hello there! 🙂
Are there any more stretchy options?
Do you find that many girls prefer a stretchy pant or is it not an issue because most are designed to give in the right spots?
Does Gore-Tex come in a stretchy option? Or is that not possible?
Because I no longer wear anything anymore that doesn’t stretch, so I’m hesitant to fork out money for pants that will annoy me because they don’t stretch, but I want to buy the best snowpants out there so I’ll never have to buy them again 🙂 (I’m not a big skier/snowboarder but I’m always freezing and I’d like to get out more in the winter and I think the right gear will encourage me to do so….)
Thanks ! 🙂
Hi Emily
The scores here haven’t taken into account stretchiness.
In terms of other stretchy options. I believe that the Burton Gloria are stretchy and the Volcom Species Stretch.
You can get stretchy pants that are Gore-Tex. The Burton AK 2L Summit are stretchy – if you’re willing to pay the price-tag on those, then they would be great option for you I think.
Typically speaking snowboard pants are designed to allow you to move well. I’ve never had snowboard pants that are stiff or unflexible – but if you want to be sure that they’re stretchy, then I would go for something that specifically states that they’re stretchy. There are the 3 I mentioned here but there will be a lot of others – but if you also want Gore-Tex, then the Burton AK 2L Summit are great options, IMO.
Hope this helps
The Gore-Tex Gloria Burton are stretchy. They are low rise, and run long for me but that’s the look. Very comfortable.