Hestra Heavy Merino Mitten Nordic Mid a defender against the cold AL216 40 IN a defender against the cold there’s about 10 different ways to wear a neckie Alpine touring and backcountry skiing are all about blending the light climbing character with the downhill performance prowess A comfortable soft liner mitten designed to provide an extra level of protection in colder weather the Hestra Heavy Merino Mitt keeps the weather off your hands when you pull them out of your mitts to make fine adjustments to your gear A nice alternative to punching the buy button on yet another pair of mittens when what you really need is some flexibility and layering in your hand protection