LEKI, best known for its trekking and skiing poles, is now looking to further boost its profile in the winter sports world. The German brand just dropped its first-ever collection of gloves and mittens, specifically tailored for backcountry skiing and mountaineering.
The Montera line boasts “ultimate comfort and warmth” with materials like goatskin, merino wool, Primaloft, and GORE-TEX. Here’s the rundown.
LEKI Montera Backcountry Gloves
The Montera line has four different gloves, each for a different type of customer.
At the pinnacle of warmth and protection, there’s the Montera Xtreme GTX ($210), which the brand claims are among the very warmest gloves it makes.
With goatskin leather, Primaloft Gold insulation, and a waterproof GORE-TEX membrane, “they are ideal for those who enjoy spinning laps on the lift while the snow is falling 2 inches per hour,” according to the brand.
Next in line is the Montera Prime ($170) for mountaineers who want warmth and dexterity, all in one package.
They’ve got the same leather and insulation as the Montera Xtreme, but in a slimmed-down, water-resistant package that offers a bit less bulk. It’s also touchscreen-compatible and employs a “handy” nose-wiper for high-output, frigid days. The Xtreme and Prime are available in sizes 7 to 11.
Women’s-Specific Gloves
The brand also kept women and those with smaller hands in mind, releasing a women’s version of the Montera Prime ($170), as well as a mitt version ($170).
The mitts have individual finger channels, which “provide a thin layer of material between the fingers to help whisk away moisture, keeping your hands drier and, therefore, warmer for long days on the mountain,” according to LEKI.
The women’s models are available in four half-sizes from 7 to 8.5.
All the models have a tacky palm grip for extra hold and MF Touch technology to allow you to use smartphones with the gloves still on. The extended cuff offers extra protection against cold and moisture. LEKI’s Montera mitts and gloves just launched and are available for purchase now.
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