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, £44.95 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
POW
Pow Empress GTX Active Womens Ski Snowboard Mitts
- Women’s
- GORE-TEX
- Mitt
- 20K waterproof
£69.95
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Mid-range
Premium
Prices from Absolute Snow’s product feed (lowest in-stock size), checked 13 October 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
| Product | Features | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pow Cascadia GTX Long Warm Womens Ski Snow MittsPOW | Women’s, GORE-TEX, Mitt | £44.95 | View |
| Burton Profile Womens Ski Snowboard GlovesBurton | Women’s | £49.95 | View |
| 686 Primer Mitt Insulated Snowboard Ski Gloves686 | Mitt, 10K waterproof | £54.95 | View |
| Pow Empress GTX Active Womens Ski Snowboard MittsPOW | Women’s, GORE-TEX, Mitt, 20K waterproof | £69.95 | View |
| 686 GTX Linear Under Cuff Insulated Snowboard Ski Glove686 | GORE-TEX | £78.95 | View |
| 686 Gore Tex Linear Snowboard Ski Mitts686 | GORE-TEX, Mitt | £78.95 | View |
| Hestra Leather Fall Line Womens Ski Snowboard MittsHestra | Women’s, Mitt | £89.95 | View |
| Burton Gore Tex Womens Snowboard Ski GlovesBurton | Women’s, GORE-TEX | £89.95 | View |
| Burton Gore Tex Ski Snowboard GlovesBurton | GORE-TEX | £89.95 | View |
| Burton Gore Tex Womens Ski Snowboard MittsBurton | Women’s, GORE-TEX, Mitt | £89.95 | View |
| Hestra Army Leather Heli Waterproof Snowboard GlovesHestra | – | £129.95 | View |
| Level Fly Snowboard Ski GlovesLevel | Mitt | £132.95 | View |
Prices from Absolute Snow’s product feed (lowest in-stock size), checked 13 October 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.
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.