Whether trekking through Scandinavian tundra, skirting English lakes or hiking up and over the Alps you'll face all kinds of weather and terrain. The Paramount Active Trousers have got you covered. Lightweight and with sweat-wicking and quick-drying FlashDry-XD™ technology you won't overheat or get too sweaty on the climbs. They're finished with a durable water repellent, so they won't saturate and wet-out when the skies open. And whether scrambling up a ridge, negotiating hefty steps or picking up the pace downhill the stretch fabric, gusseted crotch and knee darting all help deliver optimum freedom of movement.