Why Do You Need to Protect Your Hands From The Cold?

Never let icy sleet or a sudden temperature drop ruin your mountain trip by powering your adventure with the best gear available. With a focus on frost-bite prevention and all-day comfort, our pros at the Ski Bum have hand-selected a variety of the most versatile gloves and mittens in the winter sports scene. 

We have first-hand experience with how quickly freezing fingers can disrupt an otherwise perfect day of riding. With a focus on trusted quality and accessible pricing, our best brands have been selected for their ideal balance of warmth, breathability, and versatile wearability for every cold, wet, and windy situation. 

You Freeze Faster Than You Think

The importance of protecting your hands and fingers cannot be overstated. Freezing fingers will reduce pole grip and control, affect your coordination, and subzero temperatures can quickly lead to long-term tissue damage and hypothermia. 

Anytime temperatures drop below freezing, you’re exposed to these risks. In general, the colder it is, the faster the symptoms of frostbite will emerge. Even if the temperatures have barely dipped below freezing, signs of frostbite can begin to develop within only 30 minutes. Drop another 15 or 20 degrees, and it only takes 15-20 minutes of direct skin exposure for serious frost damage to occur.  

Protect Your Family With the Leading Styles From the Ski Bum

So, what should you look for in your gear essentials and accessories to outlast the frigid temps? In our expansive collection of ski equipment for beginners and seasoned professionals alike, our top picks for frost-prevention hand safety include: 

• Best Options for All-Day Warmth: Hestra’s Mittens. These finger-saving mittens are incredible on all fronts. They feature cloud-like interior softness, additional space for the fingers, and adjustable wrist features for a snug fit. 
• Best Options for Mobile Dexterity & All-Season Wearability: Burton’s Gloves & Liners. If you’re searching for a versatile pair, check out Burton’s customizable lineup. We feature their coziest collection of inner and outer glove styles for guaranteed comfort, added finger mobility, and adjustable warmth. When the temps drop, wear both. When the temps rise, the amazing liners provide more than enough weather protection for spring skiing.
• Best Options for Kids & Teens: Helly Hanson’s Lineup. Both ultra-cozy and designed to withstand the rough wear-and-tear of kids, Helly Hanson has raised the standard for gloves and mittens. Our most popular kids’ options come in a variety of sizes that will fit for multiple seasons and are affordably priced to support every budget-friendly ski collection. 

Learn More About Our Popular Styles Today

Above and beyond your average ski clothing stores, we bring a passion for skiing, riding, and mountain comfort to every client interaction. When you reach out to our pros at the Ski Bum, expect honest advice, faster shipping, and better deals because we source our top picks directly from our trusted brand partners.