Hi, thanks for looking, I'm needing advice about getting a pair of pants that are versatile and more "serious".
Situation(s):
I plan to join an expedition on some 6000m+ mountains in the Andes next Jan/Feb. Would like to feel confident if weather also takes a turn for the worst. Temperatures could get quite cold, but also could be warm in the sun with the heat reflecting off the snow. Also, I will climb 2000M-3000m ranges over 6 days with the odd day of rain here in Japan.
I have no experience at altitudes higher than 3000m and I usually climb in Spring, Summer, Autumn. I currently only have some very light Marmot water resistant pants, not good in very cold temperatures or rain.
This is my thinking so far:
•Get Gore-Tex pro shell pants and go for a Layering system.(I'm not keen on insulated pants).
•Will need to wear crampons at some point.
•Side vents preferred.
•Wind proof/water proof (Gore-tex/eVent) seems a logical need.
•Really prefer pants that are lighter than 600 grams.
I like the Mammut Sturdy Pants but they weight 960 grams.
Any pants to recommend or pointers in the right direction?
any comments/suggestions/experienced p.o.v's appreciated!