$110.00 FROM COLUMBIA$110.00 FROM AMAZONThe Columbia Shafer Canyon Insulated Pants are well-designed to comfortably move with a plus-size body hiking up the backcountry or sailing down groomers, and they're super lightweight, breathable, and highly waterproof.
Pros: Highly waterproof, lightweight, stretchy and articulated at the knees, adjustable waistband, roomy thighs and butt, affordable
Cons: Not bibs, only go up to a 3X
We have yet to find a reliable pair of plus-size ski bibs, so while we'll keep testing in this category, we can only recommend snow pants for plus-size skiers and snowboarders for now.
That said, there are a handful of solid options for plus-size snow pants, namely from Eddie Bauer, Plus Snow, and Columbia, the latter of which is a favorite among plus-size adventure athletes we've spoken with.
Columbia's Shafer Canyon Insulated Pants, specifically, are the top option for fit (up to 3X), features, color options, and price point.
The Shafer Canyon snow pants are a stretch polyester of Columbia's proprietary Omni-Tech, which is highly breathable but also waterproof, including seam-sealed. These women's snow pants are super lightweight and crafted with two-way stretch and articulated knees for comfortable movement in every direction. In fact, reviewers note they offer a lot more give in the knees than other Columbia snow pants, which is a huge plus for snowboarders.
We also love that these have an adjustable waistband, super convenient for cinching them tight so they won't fall as you move.
These snow pants have thermal reflective on the lining, which will keep you comfortably warm while skiing at a resort or in the backcountry. If you run on the cold side, size up for more room to wear a base layer underneath.
These snow pants, of course, have an internal leg gaiter and zippered hand pockets, and they come in five colorways. Lastly, these pants are a great price point at just over $100.
FWIW, if you're willing to spend a little more, we love Plus Snow's ski pants, which are super high-waisted and designed specifically for a plus-size body; but they do run close to $200.