Backcountry GORE-TEX Snow Mitten U L

Size: Unisex L

Color: Black

Retail Cost: $99.00

Why We Like It

Durable, soft, and easy to care for with a little balm, these Gore-Tex mittens keep our fingers warm and dry during storm days at the resort, which means more runs and less sitting inside sipping cocoa while we try to warm up. They're easy to clip onto our pack if we head out on a tour, and their handy little wrist leashes are very much welcome on lift rides in which we need our hands free to text the gang or pick our next song.

Product Features

Construction

Benchmark for waterproof, breathable performance

Gore-Tex is a synthetic laminate that features thousands of tiny holes small enough to prevent water droplets from penetrating but large enough to allow water vapor to escape. This combination prevents snow and rain from reaching layers while still allowing hot air and water vapor to escape so that you stay dry from inside and out.

Supple durability

Unlike synthetics, we know leather can produce a uniquely durable product that is going to last more than a season or two. In addition to longevity, our goat leather waterproofs well, and delivers a soft, supple touch that—with proper care—only gets better with age.

Insulation

Lightweight, water-resistant warmth

Synthetic fill is built to mimic the insulating effects of down with the added bonus of maintaining warmth when wet. Instead of plumage, it uses polyester and other synthetic materials to trap air pockets and keep your body heat close. The water-resistant attributes of the fill fabrics prevent the fill from collapsing when wet, which is what allows it to trap heat even when fully saturated. While its ability to insulate when wet is superior to down, synthetic insulation is slightly heavier and less packable then the natural plumage that makes up down insulation.