To some Paramount might be a Hollywood name, but outdoor climbers and backpackers recognize it as one of the most durable and practical fabrics. This Women's Paramount Ascent Short is an ideal addition and a welcome essential for summer backcountry trips and adventure travel. The Paramount nylon fabric is durable and has a DWR finish that repels water far more effectively than any outdoor material containing cotton. Paramount nylon fabric is also rated with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 30+ for extra sun protection around your lower torso. While most women's shorts made by The North Face have a fitted waist construction, these Paramount Ascent Shorts use a three-quarter elastic waist and come in five sizes. There's also an internal drawcord to customize the fit around the button-front closures. This sort of sizing is ideal for hardcore climbers and backpackers who tend to burn enough calories to drop a waist size or two while in the backcountry for a couple of weeks. (If only WE had that sort of free time--and metabolism!) The Women's Paramount Ascent Short offers a variety of pockets along the front and back, including a zippered front patch pocket that's perfect for small coins, keys and other hefty items that typically bounce or roll out of ordinary short pockets. Like other climbing shorts and pants from The North Face, this one has a gusseted crotch to help comfortably extend your range of motion without binding.

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