The Best Gloves and Mitts for Spring and Summer Skiing - FREESKIER (2025)

This glove is a great option for both resort use and backcountry missions during the late season. As temps continue to rise and snow melts, the Dryfinger waterproof insert will keep you dry, as the name implies. The stretch fleece cuff ensures a snug fit and the Suede tech palm ensures great grip, making it easy to access tools and gear in your pack. Swany suggests this glove is most comfortable between 20°F and 40°F, meaning you’ll still be comfortable even as those afternoon storms roll through at high elevations.

The Voss CZone from Hestra is designed with narrower hands in mind. Goatskin leather wraps the outside for durability, while a breathable CZone membrane ensures your hands won’t overheat during a spring day at Arapahoe Basin or Mammoth. The paracord on the wrist isn’t just for looks, use it to dial in the perfect fit. Windproof and water resistant, we trust this option from park laps to alpine ascents.

A lightweight pair of mittens can be essential for a proper spring day in the mountains. You need a durable pair that can hold up on corn snow as you surf down or the occasional rock as you make the ascent. That’s our favorite part about Gordini’s Front Line Midi Mitt. The Kevlar palm and grip is the real deal, and it’ll hold up for seasons to come. Primaloft insulation with a moisture-wicking liner completes the ultimate balance, making this mitt breathable and warm all at once.

Mountain Hardwear has a reputation for producing some of the best winter gear around. Luckily, not everything they make is for -20°F days. The same quality applies to their spring gear, like the Cloud Shadow GORE-TEX Glove. It’s described as a, “lightweight multi-sport glove for wet-weather protection,” which is the perfect headline for a spring glove. The Brushed Tricot lining carries moisture-wicking properties, and the carabiner loop is a nice touch, letting you secure the glove to your pack when you need a breather. An excellent choice for those looking to check off big lines this May.

It’s a durable mitt for the daily grind. If you’re a mountain operations person and need to keep those hands protected all winter, even after other resorts have shut down, the Snow Ops 2.0 is a great choice. We’re not just saying that because of the name. These cowhide mitts are as durable and flexible as it gets, which is great for hand drags on rough spring snow and lift ops duties alike! Both the cowhide and suede patch on the palm are PFAS free, so you don’t have to lose sleep over bad chemicals on your hands.

The Strider Glove is a versatile option that packs down and supplies more warmth than you’d expect. The foldable flap is perfect for when the wind picks up or if the temperature rapidly drops. Need to adjust your boots, text a friend or snag a snack from the bottom of your pack? Fold it back and accomplish your tasks without taking off the glove. It’s a small but important feature that makes a huge difference. The nylon palm is built to be durable, while polyester next to the skin keeps you comfortable.

It’s a Jonny Moseley collab glove; what’s not to like? Designed with a timeless, classic look in mind, this signature glove from Baïst is suitable for any time of ski season, but thanks to its waterproof ‘Raincoat’ technology and breathability, we think it’s damn fine spring glove as well. The Raincoat shell is stored in the zippered pocket on the glove’s gauntlet cuff. Simply unzip and pull this mini shell over the glove to protect from even the harshest of PNW downpours. You never know what you’ll encounter with spring weather, so it’s best to be prepared… and stylish.

You know Smartwool for their socks, but we trust their accessories just as much. This includes the Active Fleece Wind Mittens. Arguably the most versatile item on this list, we’ve tested it on the skin track, in the park, and on a sunny spring day, it crushes all. When it’s colder, it’s an excellent touring option as you can adjust the wind screen, pulling it over the fingers as temps drop and tucking it back into the flap on the wrist as you warm up. The thumb and index finger are touch screen compatible, so you can easily get in touch with your crew. Don’t sleep on this small but mighty option!

Made with nothing short of the quality you’d expect from Oyuki, the Icho GTX Mitt is great for spring action, but it will serve the warm-bodied skier year-round as well. The GORE-TEX membrane keeps your paws dry, and the DWR-coated polyester shell adds another layer of water resistance as well as durability. But like all Oyuki products, the worth lies in the details. The classic wrist loops and drawstring closure around the wrist add extra customization, and the included liners are touch screen compatible. Light and functional, this one’s a keeper.