Dressed for Success: Mittens

It is no fun skiing when you are cold, especially when it is your hands that are chilled. Don't skimp when it comes to protecting your precious fingers. I recommend buying your gloves or mittens at a ski shop. You do not want to go with something from a big box discount retail store. When shopping for kids, I suggest getting mittens instead of gloves. They are warmer and are easier to put on. Whatever you decide on, don't choose knit pieces. Snow tends to stick to them, and when you go inside the snow melts making them even colder for your second trip out. On cold days your hands can get numb in even the best gloves. On days like that, I would recommend purchasing hand warmers.