LIGHT
1.) KOMBI ORKO Cross-Country Skiing Silicone dots across the palm of these lightweight knits help you grip your poles like glue. ($45; 800-243-6117, )
2.) SMARTWOOL POCKET GLOVE
Snowball Chucking A nylon shell with wool lining supports hours of holiday horseplay. ($42; 800-550-9665, )
3.) MANZELLA EXPEDITION 850
Snowshoeing Like soft shells for your hands, the 850s wick out moisture while fending off wind. ($50; 800-645-6837, )
MEDIUM
4.) DAKINE BRONCO GT
Halfpipe Snowboarding Plush rubberized palms help you grab your rails. ($60; 541-386-3166, )
5.) CLOUDVEIL ZERO-G
Alpine Skiing Primaloft and water-resistant leather palms make these your friends in the hills. ($80; 877-255-8345, )
6.) 180°S EDGE Ice Skating
Blow into a one-way valve to send warmth to your fingers. Primaloft helps keep the fire stoked. ($75; 877-725-4386, )
HEAVY
7.) BONFIRE 20 Snowboarding
They’re waterproof, breathable, insulated, and detailed with a well-placed nose wipe. ($70; 800-225-6850, )
8.) GORDINI DA GOOSE NATURALOFT
Dogsledding Parry arctic temps with 550-fill down and block the wet with a waterproof shell. ($60; 800-467-3464, )
9.) PATAGONIA PRIMO Ice Climbing
Gore-Tex, Primaloft, and Cordura nylon allow flexibility and warmth. Bonus: carabiner loops. ($130; 800-638-6464, )
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