For over 75 years, Obermeyer has engineered ski apparel where technical performance and refined style meet, and these women's softshell ski pants are no exception.
Why Softshell? The Case for Stretch on Snow
Softshell construction is a deliberate performance choice. Where hardshell pants prioritize maximum weather exclusion, softshell fabrics are engineered to move with you, breathe during high-output efforts, and feel like a second skin across a full day of skiing. If you ski hard, run warm, or simply want pants that don't fight your body through every turn, softshell is the right call.
Obermeyer builds this out with real specificity. The Snell OTB Softshell Pant and Jinks ITB Softshell Pant cover both over-the-boot and into-the-boot fit preferences, which tells you something about how seriously we approach the details. These are not interchangeable terms, and skiers who care about a clean boot interface will appreciate that both options exist. The Hillary Stretch Pant and Milan Stretch Pant extend these softshell principles into dedicated stretch constructions, giving you even more freedom of movement without sacrificing a refined on-hill silhouette.
Finding Your Fit, From Versatile Cuts to Statement Styles
The Bond Pant is the collection's foundational style, a clean, versatile silhouette that works across terrain and conditions without leaning too hard in any one direction. If you want the same performance with a visual edge, the Printed Bond Pant delivers that without changing what makes the cut work.
Fit details matter more in women's softshell ski pants than most shoppers expect. Articulated knees let you flex into a tuck or a mogul field without the fabric pulling against you. Waistband comfort becomes relevant fast on a six-hour day. And stretch percentage directly affects how much room the cut needs to do its job. Higher stretch means the pant can fit closer without restricting movement, which is exactly how Obermeyer approaches the Bond Pant line and the stretch-focused styles in this collection.
On-Mountain Conditions These Pants Are Built For
Softshell excels in the conditions most resort skiers actually ski in: groomed runs, variable spring days, and any situation where you are generating enough body heat to appreciate a breathable fabric. Skiers who run warm, ski fast, or spend long days on the mountain will find softshell women's ski bottoms more comfortable than a sealed hardshell alternative.
The honest trade-off is this: softshell is water-resistant, not waterproof. A DWR finish handles light snow and brief exposure well, but sustained heavy precipitation will eventually wet the fabric out. If your home mountain gets consistent wet, heavy snow, a waterproof-membrane pant may serve you better on those specific days. We would rather you know that upfront than oversell what softshell does. For the majority of resort skiing days, women's stretch ski pants in a softshell construction are the more comfortable, more functional choice.
Why Buy Women's Softshell Ski Pants
- Move without restriction — The Hillary Stretch Pant and Milan Stretch Pant use dedicated stretch constructions that follow your body through every turn
- Choose your boot fit — The Snell OTB Softshell Pant fits over the boot for full coverage; the Jinks ITB Softshell Pant tucks inside for a lower-profile feel
- Start with a proven cut — The Bond Pant is the collection's go-to silhouette, versatile enough for any run on the mountain
- Add a visual edge — The Printed Bond Pant delivers the same performance foundation with a pattern for skiers who want to stand out on the groomer
- Breathe on big days — Softshell fabric manages heat and moisture better than hardshell on high-output resort days
- Trust the finish — DWR treatment on the Snell OTB Softshell Pant and Jinks ITB Softshell Pant extends performance in variable conditions
Aspen Inspired, Engineered to Perform.
Innovating since 1947, Obermeyer has spent over seven decades refining what mountain apparel should do and how it should fit. Every piece in this collection is backed by our Limited Lifetime Warranty because we build pants meant to last more than a season.