Men's Shell Ski Pants & Bibs Built for the Mountain
Since 1947, Obermeyer has engineered performance outerwear that meets the demands of serious skiers, combining technical precision with fit and style that lasts season after season.
Why Shell Pants Belong in Your Ski Kit
If you run hot, ski variable conditions, or want full control over your warmth system, men's shell ski pants are the smarter build. A shell pant gives you a weatherproof outer layer with zero fixed insulation, so you dial warmth up or down based on what you layer underneath. That flexibility is something an insulated pant simply cannot offer.
The Obermeyer Foraker Shell Pant and Steibis Bib are built for exactly this kind of skier. Both deliver serious waterproof protection without the bulk of an insulated pant, making them the right call for resort laps, backcountry approaches, and everything in between. If you know how to layer, a shell system rewards you every run.
Construction Details That Do the Work
Both the Foraker Shell Pant and M Steibis Bib are built on waterproof and breathable shell fabric with seam sealing to block moisture at every stress point. The construction prioritizes weather resistance and packability, keeping weight down without sacrificing durability where the mountain demands it most.
Articulated patterning in the Foraker Shell Pant supports a trim, active fit that moves with you through moguls and tight trees. Reinforced cuffs protect against ski edge contact, and the waist system integrates cleanly with base layers. The Steibis Bib adds a full bib panel that eliminates the jacket-to-pant gap, a real advantage on deep days when snow finds every opening. The bib adjustment system keeps coverage dialed in across your full range of motion.
Pant or Bib: Finding Your Fit
The Foraker Shell Pant is the right call if you want a traditional silhouette: easy on and off at the lodge, a clean profile under your jacket, and a fit designed for active movement on groomed runs or technical terrain. It is the straightforward choice for skiers who want high performance without rethinking their routine.
The Men’s Steibis Bib is built for skiers who prioritize core warmth, snow exclusion, and all-day coverage. The bib construction keeps your lower back and midsection covered through long runs and deep powder without relying on your jacket to fill the gap. It is the stronger option for backcountry days or anyone who has spent a run fishing snow out of their waistband.
Both options share the same Obermeyer commitment to fit, material performance, and durability built to last across many seasons.
Why Buy Men's Shell Ski Pants & Bibs
- Layer Your Way - The Foraker Shell Pant lets you build warmth from scratch, so you are never locked into a fixed temperature rating on variable days.
- Full Coverage, No Gaps - The Steibis Bib eliminates the jacket-to-pant gap entirely, keeping snow out on powder days and long backcountry approaches.
- Move Without Restriction - Articulated patterning in the Foraker Shell Pant supports an active fit that tracks with your body through technical terrain.
- Built to Handle Weather - Seam-sealed, waterproof construction across both the Foraker Shell Pant and Steibis Bib means real weather resistance, not just a DWR coating.
- Boot-Ready Durability - Reinforced cuffs on both styles resist ski edge wear and protect fabric integrity across a full season of hard use.
- One Shell, Every Condition - Both the Foraker Shell Pant and Men’s Steibis Bib are designed to perform from early-season hardpack through late-spring slush.
Innovating since 1947, Obermeyer has spent generations refining outerwear for skiers who take the mountain seriously. Every piece in this collection is backed by our Limited Lifetime Warranty, because gear built this well should last more than one season. Add to cart and build your shell kit the right way.