I am going skiing for the first time at the end of this month. I am planning on buying The North Face Freedom insulated ski pants. When I buy jeans I wear a 30 inseam, which still runs a little long. The ski pants I am getting are small and I can either get a 29 inch or 31 inch inseam. Which ones should I get? The 31s which are longer than my normal pants or the 29s which should fit perfect?

I am a 5’3″ woman who is always having to get the sleeves of clothing shortened to fit. But with technical ski wear this does not work because the sewing is so complicated that alterations would cost a ridiculous amount. I take a size Petite Medium (I can’t wear Small because my chest is too big for it.) Does anyone know of a quality manufacturer along the level of North Face or Patagonia that makes petite sizes for a ski parka and pants?