Without a supply of warm blood to your feet, your feet will rapidly feel the big chill. Unfortunately, today's performance racing boots are, by definition, tight. Real skiers don't wear mittens . Gloves, with their increased surface area, do a superb job of exposing as much of your hand as possible to cold air. Mittens, on the other hand, provide a single compartment which traps all of the warmth generated by your fingers.
Gloves look cool, but mittens are warm.
Hat-head Harry . Most of our body heat is lost through our head. Covering the remainder of the head is a good idea, as well. Goggles provide warmth in addition to protection for the eyes from the damaging effects of the sun. Better skiing through chemistry .