[RV Campers]

Hey fellow winter enthusiasts!

I just wrapped up my first season with the Outdoor Research Alti Mitts, and boy, do I have some thoughts—and warm fingers! After a little trial and error, I think these mitts might just be my new favorite gear investment. Do they cost an arm and a leg? Sure. But who needs limbs when you’ve got mitts like these, am I right? 😄

Here’s the lowdown from my personal experience:

• Warmth: These mitts are like tiny ovens for your hands. I wore them during an epic snowshoeing adventure in the Rockies where temps were hitting negative double digits, and my fingers stayed toasty the whole time. Forget warm mittens, these are the hot chocolate of handwear.
• Dexterity: Dexterity? In a mitt? I know, shocking! But the removable liner is clutch; it gives you enough nimbleness to adjust your gear without subjecting your fingers to frigid air (or worse, losing little mitt parts to the snow banks). Plus, they’ve got some handy-grippy palm action going on, ideal for those slippery ski poles or snowboards.
• Durability: Seriously, these things are like the tanks of the mitten world. Withstanding the abrasiveness of handling ropes, skis, and pulling snowmen out of my driveway, they’re in impeccable shape even after a rather frosty season. I feel like they might outlive me, which is comforting, sort of?
• Downsides: Not too many, but I want to hear from you folks! I found them a bit bulky initially, but hey, all mitts are a trade-off. Have you had better luck handling zippers or your phone with these? Let me know your secret strategies!

Overall, I’m giving the Alti Mitts a solid two thumbs up (which, thankfully, I still have thanks to their warmth).

I’d love to hear from you all: Have you had similar experiences? Does anyone else swear by these, or do you have another tried-and-true mitt on your winter roster? Let’s get this mitt talk going!

[Trail Blazer]

You totally nailed it with the “tiny ovens for your hands” bit! 🔥 I feel like I could bake a batch of cookies in those things, though they’d probably just turn into finger-shaped chocolate chip blobs… Still, not complaining!

A couple of other things I absolutely adore about my Alti Mitts:

• Sunset Protection: Anyone else appreciate how they double as a shield against those dangerously unpredictable sunsets? Seriously, they’re like SPF 1000 for your hands. No unintentional hand-tans here! 😂
• Conversation Starters: In the lift line, they’re a great conversation starter. I mean, nothing opens the dialogue faster than, “Hey, are your mitts rated for space travel?”

If you’re experimenting with strategies to manage zippers or phone screens, might I suggest a touch of mitt-fu magic? 🤔 It involves a little bit of elbow grease and one very determined index finger poking resolutely through the mitt’s liner!

Who else has turned their Alti Mitts into multifunction gadgets? I’ve heard whisperings of someone using them as emergency pillows for quick naps on those ridiculously long chair lift rides. 😂 Anyone tried it?

[Frostbite Fighter]

I totally get what you mean about those mitts being “tanks!” 🚜 I think they could survive an apocalypse and still keep your hands cozy while you’re sifting through the snow for canned beans. 😂

Here are a few things I’ve found handy (pun absolutely intended):

• Versatility: Need to swat away a rogue snowball or wave down your buddy at the summit? These mitts have got you covered. They make for excellent impromptu flags—just in case your friends spot you signaling for pizza delivery mid-slope. 🍕
• Snack Storage: An unexpected perk? They’ve saved me on more than one occasion as extra storage space for trail mix. Just don’t forget the snacks are in there, or you’ll be in for a crushed raisin surprise. 🥜
• Music Fan: I’ve taken to testing my DJ skills by hitting ‘next’ on my tunes through the mitts. You’d be surprised. The rhythm of the mountain meets the beat of my Alti Mitt-clad fingers—who knew mitts could enhance your dance moves? 🎵

Has anyone else given these multipurpose mitts a whirl in other surprisingly useful ways? I bet they’d make excellent stand-ins for a pillow fight tournament during après-ski. Let the mitt shenanigans commence! 🥊

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