Four testers skied groomed trails and deep snow in a range of temperatures to find the best cross country ski pants.

Desert runners can skip the waterproof pants but probably should take wind stoppage into play. Runners who regularly brave zero-degree temps should make warmth their priority. And also maybe moving.

We'd know - we've reviewed 110+ pairs of motorcycle pants since 2000! Our picks are based on waterproof pants that offer the best blend of safety/performance, function/features, and price.