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I'm on the lookout for what seems to be an impossible combination for trousers for late season ski touring:
Not black - the lighter colour the better
Softshell
Have some kind of thigh vents
Ideally a woman's fit

Suggestions please....

In reply to Removed UserRockarch:

I use the mens version of these: http://www.ellis-brigham.com/products/mountain-equipment/womens-g2-ultimate...

I liked them so much, that when I near enough wore out the first pair skiing and climbing, bought another pair.

In reply to Removed UserRockarch:

I'm not sure if the newer Patagonia Alpine Guide pants have thigh vents - mine do, but they're not mentioned on the current description. And whilst not black, the grey isn't a vast improvement.....

http://www.outside.co.uk/shop/Womens+Alpine+Guide+Pants

I feel your pain....took me a ridiculously long time to find women's softshell trousers with internal gaiters!

In reply to Removed UserRockarch:

If by spending very little money you can deal with them being black, then the Simond ones from Decathlon are very good. They do a women's version as well as mens and they have thigh vents. I was ski touring in mine last May and they were perfect.

In reply to Removed UserRockarch:
I don't know whether they do a woman's version but I use Rab Exodus pants. Light tan colour, thigh vents and ankle patches. I find them very wind proof and comfortable. The only down side is in the men's version the leg length is to long and they only do one length.

http://rab.uk.com/products/womens-clothing/leg-wear/matrix-dws/womens-exodu...

In reply to Removed UserRockarch:

That's great - thanks for all the suggestions - sounds like some happy shopping coming up for me!