Ski and Snowboard Gloves That Will Make You Happy
Whether you’re standing in lift lines, riding chairlifts, or simply embracing gravity, you’ll want good ski or snowboard gloves on your hands. Good gloves balance warmth, dexterity, and grip while helping you ski more efficiently.
During 60 ski days, I tested 14 pairs of gloves and mittens, and the Black Diamond Guide Gloves worked best most days. Warm, water-resistant, dexterous and durable, these gloves will keep your hands warm and dry.
Black Diamond Guide Gloves stood out for their grippy palms, balance of warmth and dexterity, and durability. Unlike our other picks, they are available in a wide range of sizes.
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Testers found the gloves kept their hands dry on windy days, and they performed better than other models on wet and snowy days. Temps in the teens were no match for this pair’s heavy insulation. When the temperature surpassed 40 degrees Fahrenheit, we could just use the glove shells.
If you ski in single-digit temperatures often, these gloves are recommended. Otherwise, they’re enough for all seasons. With minimal care, these gloves will last a long time.
Especially if you go skiing or snowboarding rarely, these gloves are for you. Warm and water-resistant, the North Face Montana gloves fit the bill for a ski glove.
It’s also touchscreen-compatible. Despite being made from synthetic materials, they should last several seasons for skiers who ski just a few weeks a year. Sizes are more varied, including smaller options. Our top pick is a third cheaper, so they’re an excellent value.
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Also available as mittens, these gloves aren’t removable so they take longer to dry than our other picks. These gloves lack a removable liner and aren’t as versatile as our top pick (North Face gloves can be too warm).
Skiers braving the coldest days or with cold hands deserve the Black Diamond Mercury Mitts. The Mercury Mitts combine leather and polyester for a tough, waterproof construction. They’re warmer than Black Diamond Guide Gloves and The North Face Montana gloves.
My Mercury Mitts were comfortable when the temperature was between 20 and 30 degrees Fahrenheit—otherwise, they were too warm. People who struggle with cold hands may find them helpful.
You may also need a lighter glove on warmer days if you purchase an ultra-warm mitten like this one.
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