Description<p><strong>What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:</strong></p><p> "I ride these when the trails are fast, rough, and demand a little more coverage. The longer inseam makes a difference on descents, the fabric feels tough without being stiff, and the vents help keep air moving when things heat up. They stay put even when the riding gets rowdy."</p><p>With endless miles of enduro riding right here in our backyard, including the legendary Empire trail in Park City, we needed a short built to stand up to gnarly descents, trailside brush, and the occasional crash. The Backcountry Empire combines a durable 4-way stretch fabric with an enduro-friendly fit to give us a short that won't restrict us, whether we're tackling a massive rock garden or practicing our whips at the bike park.</p><p><a href="https://www.backcountry.com/rc/backcountry-mtb-collection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Shop the Full MTB Collection</u></strong></a></p>