My apologies to everyone out there who could care less what I think of my mountain gear — just ignore this post. One of the things I want to do with this blog is occasionally post detailed reviews of gear that I love, because nothing frustrates me more than looking for gear and not being able to find anything beyond the tech specs and two one-sentence reviews.
On to the mittens! I have a pair of Black Diamond Mercury Mitts that are a few seasons out of date (I almost always buy my gear out of date, because it’s way cheaper that way). Retail price new: $85.
Black Diamond Women's Mercury Mitt. Made of magic.
I. Love. These. Mittens. I love these mittens. I cannot say it enough. When I set out to buy new gloves last year, after discovering the power of the Colorado winter, I had two criteria in mind: must be waterproof/windproof, and must be warm fluffy mittens. I have pathetic circulation in my hands, and my fingers get cold even in the plushest gloves I’ve owned. These have more than met my goals.
