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Ponderosa Pants - Discontinued Stock (FINAL SALE!)

$76.00 $139.00

They're your favorite hiking pants, but at a screaming deal! 

Here at Alpine Parrot, we're constantly iterating on our products to ensure an amazing fit and excellent comfort, with the perfect combination of materials. The Ponderosa Pants included here are previous iterations to the ones we currently have available for purchase. 

What We've Got

These are the 2023 style of Ponderosa Pants - our 2024 Pondos have had some updates to their size charts. Review the 2023 size chart here. Please be aware that if you purchased a pair of Ponderosa Pants from REI, those are from our 2024 line. These discontinued Pondos will fit differently!

Note:

These items are considered clearance items, and as such all sales are final. If you have any questions about your order (or potential order), please reach out to hello@alpineparrot.com, and we'll take care of you!


Size Guide
Features

A curved, high-rise, adjustable waistband to hug your body in all the right ways

A built-in belt to give you just the right fit and prevent sagging

Five pockets, each designed to fit a cell phone: two front pockets; one thigh pocket with zipper; two back pockets—one with a zipper, one with a fold closure.

Key ring for attaching a carabiner for keys or other accessories.

Convertible-to-capri cuffs to adjust for length, weather, or adventure.

Alpine Parrot's signature pops of color throughout.

Fabric & Care

Easy-care, planet-friendly, abrasion-resistant fabric with two-way stretch and UPF 40 protection.

94% nylon / 6% elastane.

Made in a WRAP Certified factory in Honduras.

Wash in cold water with a mild detergent. Tumble dry on low heat or hang to dry. We don’t recommend ironing your pants, but you can use the nylon setting (low heat) for a quick touch-up if needed.

Size & Fit

Tested on hundreds of fit models and developed from the ground up, the Ponderosa Pants come in two unique Fit Styles to celebrate your shape and move with you.

We highly recommend checking out the size chart and choosing the size that fits you best, according to your measurements.

For a more leggings-like fit, choose a size down; for a looser fit, choose a size up. If your measurements are a perfect match for a given size, they'll fit like a pair of stretch jeans.

When rolled up, the inseam of the pants decrease by approximately 10". 

Customer Reviews

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Ruth Stewart
For me, a bit better than the new ones

These pants are excellent in most ways. For me, the fit is slightly better than the new ones. They fit well with just a little less extra space (but still enough space!). It’s like they are a half size smaller than the new cut of the same size. I do have 3 complaints/preferences where I see room for improvement.
1) The zipper opening to the thigh pocket on these is a bit narrow. I can get my phone in and out but my hand will barely fit in. This has been fixed on the newer model.
2)I really wish they had belt loops. I prefer a real belt that I can clip things to and that stays put. I find the adjuster buckle for built in belts tends to slide and loosen (although the buckle on this pair stays put MUCH better than the new ones I have).
3) Dual thigh pockets. I like to not sit on things so really don’t use back pockets and I really wish there was a left side thigh pocket for my wallet. Plus this would make them more inclusive of left handed people!

Great pants though!

M
Meila
Finally the pants I've been looking for

These pants have all the features I've been looking for (airy but not baggy, roll up cuffs, plenty of pocket space, belt) plus they are lovely colors, good material, and "slimming" as my partner said the moment I appeared in them. Special thanks for the Mountain fit!! Please keep it!

The only thing I would ask for is to have the option of a lower level for the roll-up cuff.

More on the features and why they are great below.
* I need to wear knee braces when I hike downhill. Some of my knee braces are very long (up to 1/2 thigh) and thick. The pants need to leave me space, and (preferably) to allow me to put the kneebrace on without taking the pant off :)
* I find that hiking pants that leave some air between themselves and my body work much better. They keep me cool on hot days and amazingly warm on cold days. It's true they look bulky and graceless, but they make me comfortable.
* I also like to have larger side pockets for liner gloves, camera, candy, sunglasses, .. (we are talking hiking not climbing). The reason is that even in winter, going uphill, I rarely have a jacket on so the pants have to do all the cargo. I also take gloves and hat off/on a lot. Another reason for looser pants; in fact I have sometimes bought men's pants because they seem to give more pocket space and be slightly wider.
* Pants that go down to the boot are too long for me. In complicated terrain it's easy to trip on them or to hook them into branches when bushwacking. This part also gets really dirty, and with my boots that fit snugly on the ankle that section of the pant is unnecessary. So I really appreciate the "capri" option in these pants. The only thing I wish for is to have another lower button and loop to hitch them.

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Tami Baker
Great Fit-Weird belt placement

Love the fit and the built in webbed belt but, don’t like that the belt is off to the side of center. It just makes it kind of weird.

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Lauren B
Perfect Pants!

I absolutely love these! The fit is perfect, they are incredibly comfortable and great for being on the move. My only wish is for the main pockets to have zippers and for more colors! Totally recommend!

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M Korose
Super pants

so light and loose. Since they are my go-to travel pants, i ordered a second pair thanks for a great product

Let's Play Matchmaker.

The Ponderosa Pants come in two unique Fit Styles, designed by the Alpine Parrot team from the ground up and tested by hundreds of real people to ensure an incredible fit. There's a reason they're considered one of the best plus size hiking pants on the market. Find your match based on your waist to hip ratio below, and prepare for adventure.

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Mountain Fit

If your waist measurements are significantly smaller than your hip measurements, the Mountain Fit may be your match.

Say goodbye to waist gape and wear pants that celebrate you.

River Fit

For those with a similar waist to hip ratio, the River Fit is ready to love and hug your every curve.

plus size pants similar waist to hips

The hiking pants you never knew existed.

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Ethically produced

Made in small batches with bluesign certified dye in a WRAP certified factory in Honduras, we're doing our part for people and the planet.

plus size hiking pants with pockets that fit a phone

Ditch the backpack

With five pockets that are all designed to fit your cell phone, you can take all of your accessories, keeping them close at hand.

plus size pants convert to capris

Made for adventure

Features like convertable-to-capri cuffs make the Ponderosa Pants versitile and ready for whatever your day has planned.