Your friends' mitts might not be too cool--or warm, rather--with the long, slow, difficulties of traversing the tops of resorts in search of untouched lines on crowded powder days, but your hand will feel just fine in Dakine's Scout Short Glove. Its waterproof, breathable membrane and heavyweight insulation fend off the snowy cold when you occasionally plant your palm in the snow to keep you traversing instead of going down. The Rubbertec palm gives you a good grip when you're grabbing tree branches, too.