Big Timber, Montana.

Cole Drug on McLeod Street. 

Fellow takes the seat next to me. Dusty from head to toe. Looks bone-tired. Asks for a pitcher of water. 

Says he just came down off Crazy Peak—11,214 feet—which means now he’s bagged 37 of the Montana 53.

A peakbagger is what they call him. 

We get into it over burgers. I ask about his gear, what he wears. 

He says he swears by these pants. 

They look remarkably unscathed and sturdy as all get out. 

Figured you’d want a pair or two for yourself.

The Montana 53 Pant (No. J8647). Tough yet comfortable cotton stretch twill with a lightweight canvas overlay to protect your legs from scrapes and scratches. For any job that calls for hammering, clambering, trekking, or redecking. Six pockets for stashing your never-withouts (map, compass, matches, altimeter) in easy reach. Cotton with a hint of spandex. Extra features include a carpenter pocket, utility loop, and canvas reinforcement kickplate at back lower hem. Imported.