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Gear guide · 2026/27

Ski gloves and mitts: how to keep your hands warm

Cold hands end ski days early. The choice is mostly gloves or mitts, and how waterproof. Here is what to look for, and every pair Absolute Snow has in stock.

By Book & Ski · 12 products, £39.95 to £132.95 · Prices checked

How to choose

Mitts are warmer

Fingers together keep each other warm, so mitts are warmer than gloves. Gloves give more dexterity for buckles, zips and phones. Many skiers who feel the cold switch to mitts and don’t go back.

A membrane keeps them dry

A waterproof, breathable membrane such as GORE-TEX keeps snow out while letting sweat escape. Wet gloves are cold gloves.

Liners add flexibility

A thin liner glove under a mitt adds warmth and lets you use your phone without exposing bare skin. Bring a spare pair for long trips.

Leather lasts

Leather palms grip poles and wear well; treat them with wax to keep them waterproof.

Picks at every price

From the cheapest, middle and most expensive third of what’s in stock, we picked the ones with the most of the features above.

Budget

Mid-range

Premium

Prices from Absolute Snow’s product feed (lowest in-stock size), checked 13 November 2026. Absolute Snow is a UK retailer. Budget, mid-range and premium describe price only: we haven’t tested these products. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Everything in stock, by price

ProductFeaturesPriceLink
Pow Cascadia GTX Long Warm Womens Ski Snow MittsPOWWomen’s, GORE-TEX, Mitt£39.95View
Burton Park Ski Snowboard GlovesBurton–£44.95View
Burton Profile Womens Ski Snowboard GlovesBurtonWomen’s£49.95View
686 Primer Mitt Insulated Snowboard Ski Gloves686Mitt, 10K waterproof£54.95View
Pow Empress GTX Active Womens Ski Snowboard MittsPOWWomen’s, GORE-TEX, Mitt, 20K waterproof£64.45View
686 GTX Linear Under Cuff Insulated Snowboard Ski Glove686GORE-TEX£78.95View
686 Gore Tex Linear Snowboard Ski Mitts686GORE-TEX, Mitt£78.95View
Burton Gore Tex Womens Snowboard Ski GlovesBurtonWomen’s, GORE-TEX£89.95View
Burton Gore Tex Ski Snowboard GlovesBurtonGORE-TEX£89.95View
Burton Gore Tex Womens Ski Snowboard MittsBurtonWomen’s, GORE-TEX, Mitt£89.95View
Hestra Army Leather Heli Waterproof Snowboard GlovesHestra–£129.95View
Level Fly Snowboard Ski GlovesLevelMitt£132.95View

Prices from Absolute Snow’s product feed (lowest in-stock size), checked 13 November 2026. Absolute Snow is a UK retailer. Budget, mid-range and premium describe price only: we haven’t tested these products. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Brands we compare

336 products in stock at Absolute Snow

Stock and lowest prices from Absolute Snow’s product feed, checked 15 October. Each brand links to its cheapest product in stock. Brand logos are trademarks of their owners, from each brand’s website (Oakley, Salomon, Ortovox and Helly Hansen from Wikimedia Commons, public domain); shown for identification. Affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

Are mittens or gloves warmer for skiing?

Mittens. Keeping your fingers together traps more heat. Gloves are better when you need dexterity.

How do I keep my hands warm skiing?

Wear mitts with a liner, keep your core warm, avoid gloves that are too tight, and use disposable hand warmers on very cold days.