Are heated gloves worth the money?

Heated gloves are worth the investment if you have chronically cold hands that cannot be solved with proper-fitting passive insulation, or if you ski professionally in extreme cold where cold hands affect your ability to work. For occasional skiers in moderate conditions, they are overkill. Consider that $250-$400 is comparable to a day lift ticket at many resorts—if heated gloves save you from cutting days short, they pay for themselves quickly.