This is a common problem because racing gloves prioritize feel over warmth. Options include: (1) wearing a thin merino liner glove underneath for added warmth without much bulk, (2) choosing a 'cold weather' racing glove model that adds slightly more insulation while maintaining essential racing features, (3) using hand warmers in your pockets during chairlift rides, or (4) switching to slightly warmer gloves for warm-up runs and saving your racing gloves for course work where feel matters most.
Ski Handwear · Ski Racing Gloves
My hands get really cold in racing gloves. What should I do?
Related gear types
If this answer nudged you toward a different style, these guides compare specs and trade-offs.

Insulated Ski Gloves
$40 – $220
Fully fingered, insulated gloves providing warmth, waterproofing, and dexterity for all-mountain skiing.
Individual fingers for dexterityWaterproof-breathable membraneSynthetic or down insulation

Backcountry / Touring Gloves
$60 – $220
Versatile gloves optimized for ski touring with breathability for uphill travel and warmth for downhill descents.
Moderate insulation for versatilityHigh breathability for uphill travelCompatible with liner layering
More questions
- Do I really need hard knuckle protection for gate training?
- Can I use racing gloves for regular recreational skiing?
- How tight should racing gloves fit?
- Why are racing gloves so expensive compared to regular ski gloves?
