When you’re shredding some powder, you need to arm yourself with a pair of ski gloves to keep your hands warm and protected.
Gloves for skiing and snowboarding may be considered as an afterthought; however, they should be taken seriously, as numb hands and frozen fingers are no joke. Best case scenario, you’ll be cold and miserable, waiting for the bus to drive you back to the ski resort. Worst scenario… frostbite.
Layering your body with highly insulated, waterproof ski jackets and pants is important, but the same should apply when protecting your hands, and this is where pair of the best ski gloves comes in handy. Whether it be gripping your snow poles to help you to balance as you cruise down the slopes, or even just helping you with overall mobility, a pair of ski gloves is vital for your next snowy adventure, and these are some of the best pairs around.
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Rossignol
1/15
Price: From $50
Sizes: S-XXL
Rossignol is the French manufacturer of alpine, snowboard, and Nordic equipment; founded in 1907. Abel Rossignol’s business started after it was one of the first companies to produce plastic skis. Still, the Rossignol brand continues to lead the industry with its innovative, ground-breaking equipment.
Rossignol’s range of ski gloves is guaranteed to keep your hands warm during winter as they offer the finest materials, including Gore-Tex, soft insulated fabrics, and leather. Their gloves come with breathable, waterproof materials, guaranteeing to keep you cool and dry while also ensuring a firm grip.
Baist
2/15
Price: From $99
Sizes: XS-XL
If you need your ski gloves to be extra boujee, then Baist is the brand for you. Baist understands your hands provide some of the most crucial functions on the mountain, which is why they must be protected at all costs. You don’t want something that only looks good, but you need a highly functional glove to perform at the highest level.
Their range of ski gloves make use of materials such as goat leather, along with wind and waterproof fabrics, and reinforced construction. Baist’s gloves also have three layers: a Cordura outer shell, a removable Thinsulate & Thermolite blend liner, and a touchscreen-compatible skin liner. Baist ski gloves provide ultimate warmth and durability, promising to withstand even the toughest of climates.
Black Diamond
3/15
Price: From $25
Sizes: S-L
Black Diamond was founded in the late 80s and is headquartered in Holladay, Utah. The company is recognised as a go-to brand in the skiing industry for its high-quality designs, inspiring you to explore the outdoors and the mountains. Their ski gloves, which can also be used for snowboarding, are available in both lightweight and heavyweight variants, and both offer screen tap functionality.
The lightweight Screen Tap ski gloves benefit from light and stretchy materials with a light fleece liner, perfect for athletes looking for a little more mobility. The heavyweight screen tap gloves feature a goat leather palm and a stretch fleece on the back of the hand with nylon on the front for durability. They’re perfect for the more aggressive skiers and snowboarders riding down the steepest of mountains.
Salomon
4/15
Salomon is a significant snow apparel manufacturing company, born right in the heart of the French Alps in 1947. The Salomon family first opened their ski shop in Annecy and quickly rose to prominence in the industry for their broad range of well-crafted products.
Salomon is an essential go-to brand for any snow season, as they have a wide variety of ski gloves and mittens, guaranteed to keep you warm for a day on the slopes. When manufacturing their gloves, Salomon considers three things: comfort, insulation, and freedom of movement, ensuring you stay protected in cold temperatures. Salomon’s range of ski gloves includes those that are ultra-lightweight, and benefit from the latest Gore-Tex technologies and Prima Loft insulation.
Hestra
5/15
Price: From $65
Sizes: 6-11
If you’re looking for an experienced and reliable brand, check out Hestra. Founded in 1936 in Sweden, Hestra continues to produce some of the most impressive gear that features futurist technology. They’re all about the layering of the glove to provide proper insulation and warmth.
The Hestra Fall line has ski gloves with foam insulation and soft linings, providing added dimension and comfort. Gloves also come with adjustable cuffs, guaranteeing to seal out snow and lock in warmth, making them the perfect rugged comapnion for endless days on the slopes.
But if you’re looking for a more modern ski glove that serves a whole host of functions, check out the Hestra Heli range. These gloves and mittens feature waterproof, breathable Trion inserts, removable fleece linings, and a Hestra Triton polyester exterior with durable Army Goat leather palm.
Outdoor Research
6/15
Price: From $55
Sizes: S-XL
Outdoor Research is an award-winning brand producing some of the most capable and affordable ski gloves. The company’s founder, Ron Gregg was a nuclear physicist and dedicated mountaineer who referred to the outdoors as his “big office” as he took his work to the alpines whenever he could.
Thanks to Gregg spending so much time in the mountains, he gained valuable knowledge to start up his brand, which now produces high-quality snow apparel to suit skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.
Their range of ski gloves includes pairs with Gore-Tex membranes, sensor liners, touchable fleece liners, and moisture managing fabrics. Many of their gloves have also been infused with Outdoor Research Vertical technology, providing you with extra warmth and comfort.
Arc'teryx
7/15
Price: From $59
Sizes: XS-XL
With the Coast Mountains serving as both inspiration and a testing ground for Arc’teryx, you can be sure of finding highly functional and well-insulated ski gloves. Founded on the idea, “there is always a better way”, Arc’teryx are devoted to developing gear suitable for everything; whether it be exceptionally cold climates or the trickiest of rocky terrains.
The Arc’teryx Fission SV ski glove is one of the brand’s best sellers, as it features waterproof and windproof materials while also offering Octa Loft breathable insulation that helps to manage moisture. The Fission SV also has an elasticised wrist strap to allow a customised fit and a double layer of premium goat leather, trapping the heat inside.
Columbia
8/15
Price: From $30
Sizes: S-XL
Columbia is an industry leader when it comes to outdoor apparel. Made up of a team who love the outdoors, Columbia is incredibly passionate about creating snow gear featuring cutting edge technology, inspiring people to explore all the world has to offer.
Columbia’s men’s ski gloves are well-crafted, thanks to Omni Heat thermal reflective technology, providing ultimate layering for keeping warm. They also offer long gauntlets which work to prevent snow from creeping in – removable liners, and wrist straps, so you can be guaranteed your gloves will offer the perfect fit.
Rab
9/15
Price: From $40
Sizes: S-XL
Rab provides a range of durable, waterproof ski gloves for various mountain activities; these minimal, lightweight gloves are ideal for when you’re just casually roaming around in the snow. Rab knows that moving around quickly and efficiently in the mountains is the key to success, and sometimes we can be held back by our bulky, heavyweight apparel.
That’s why Rab engineers its gloves to make you feel unhindered and dexterous in even the most extreme weather conditions. Rab’s collections include waterproof and wind-resistant ski gloves that come with Gore-Tex inserts, stretch fabrics, Matrix outer shells, and high pile linings on the back of the hand. Rab’s gloves and mittens are so well-constructed, they guarantee to keep your hands warm and dry all winter long. Better still, they’re also extremely affordable.
Mammut
10/15
Price: From $30
Sizes: XS-XL
Mammut is a Swiss international mountaineering and trekking company headquartered in Seon, Switzerland. The company was founded in 1862 by Kaspar Tanner in Dintikon and started life manufacturing rope equipment for climbers. However, under the direction of CEO Rolf Schmid, the business expanded into producing snow and ski equipment and has developed into a global player in the outdoor industry in the last 20 years.
Mammut ski gloves are ultra-soft, lightweight, and wind & waterproof repellent. Many gloves feature a hard, durable leather shell and a goat leather palm great for grip and flexibility. These high-performing snow gloves are ideal for all climbing and mountaineering activities.
Canada Goose
11/15
Price: From $150
Sizes: S-XL
Initially starting in a small warehouse, Canada Goose founder Sam Tick began creating a line of woollen vests, raincoats, and snowmobile suits. However, despite its humble beginnings, Canada Goose has become a famous brand creating some of the world’s finest luxury winter apparel for the past 60 years.
Canada Goose ski gloves provide the ultimate protection in the harshest of climates. Without adding extra bulk, their range of gloves keep you warm and comfortable at all times and are available with fully lined moisture wicking brushed fabric. Their ski gloves also feature white goose insulation (hence their brand name), Touch Screen capabilities, and a Nylon shell, guaranteed to keep you feeling cosy and protected. They do, of course, also come with bragging rights, since their logo and branding is synonymous with wealth.
Dakine
12/15
Price: From $42
Sizes: XS-XL
Founded in Hawaii, the name Dakine comes from the Hawaiian Pidgin word, “da kine” – derived from ‘the kind’. Now located at the base of Mountain Hood in Hood River, Oregon, Dakine designs a versatile range of apparel and accessories for outdoor athletes, including backpacks, travel bags, and clothing for surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, mountain biking, skiing, and kiteboarding.
Labelling themselves as “product problem solvers”, you’re sure to find ski gloves that will tackle any snow condition you may find yourself up against. Dakine offers gauntlet style ski gloves, providing you with extra coverage and warmth, while highly technical Gore-Tex membranes prevent snow from creeping in. Their gloves also promise extra grip for your ski poles, and finally, Primaloft insulation traps heat inside the glove, perfect for enduring the coldest of days.
The North Face
13/15
Price: From $50
Sizes: S-L
Named after the coldest, unforgiving side of the mountain, The North Face is a sure thing when searching for the world’s best ski clothing and accessories. Everything from their boots and bindings, sleeping bags and footwear have the best insulating properties with the ultimate goal of keeping you warm for the entire ski season.
However, what sets The North Face apart from other brands is its commitment to becoming environmentally friendly and improving animal welfare and many of its products are Responsible Down Standard certified. Animal lovers, take note!
The North Face’s range of ski gloves is certainly affordable, yet without compromising performance. Crafted with warm, durable fleece, their gloves offer a high level of insulation and functionality. The Silicone palm provides superior grip; meanwhile, a special membrane provides a 4-way stretch grip, guaranteed to feel durable without sacrificing mobility.
Spyder
14/15
Price: From $39
Sizes: S-XL
Spyder is a Colorado-based manufacturer of skiing apparel founded by David Jacobs in 1933. David was an avid skier growing up and even competed nationally. Hence, it’s safe to say with many years of experience, he knows precisely what outdoor enthusiasts need when it comes to high-performance ski gear.
Spyder offers a range of highly insulated ski gloves designed for maximum comfort and warmth. Available with a Gore-tex insert and Primaloft insulation, they’re perfectly suitable for long days out on the mountains. Spyder’s gloves are so comfortable, you could easily mistake them for offering a custom fit, with some pairs rocking a gauntlet cuff and adjustable wrist straps, removable wrist leash, and a pre-curved articulated fit. Gloves are available in multiple colours too, making it easy to match them to the rest of your skiing gear.
Mountain Hardwear
15/15
Price: From $40
Sizes: XXS-XL
Mountain Hardware is up there with the best ski companies, as they are all about creating apparel and equipment that empowers consumers. Founded in 1993, the company wanted to produce high-quality goods as they saw the industry constantly compromising and only providing average products for less experienced users. Mountain Hardwear promised to buck this trend, making the needs of outdoor athletes (no matter their skill level) the priority.
Mountain Hardware offers a collection of ski gloves designed to be durable and rugged without weighing you down. These are the ultimate gloves engineered for you to tackle the toughest of alpine missions. Their range of ski gloves includes gauntlet cuffs, Gore-Tex membranes and various other highly insulate materials, all with the sole aim to trap heat and keep you warm.
