Brand: Black Diamond
Category: Climbing Gloves & Mittens
Recommended by Jarrod Blundy, Founder/Guide at Onward Mountain Guides — Adirondacks, NY
Highlights: warm
<h2>The Helio Tour is a 3-in-1, multi-functional glove system that covers all your bases on any cold-weather mission.</h2><p>The lightweight removable brushed softshell inner glove works well on its own in warm weather or on the skin track, but doubles as a liner in colder conditions. Next, the softshell outer glove with a soft goat leather palm and a touchscreen compatible thumb and fingertip provides weather protection on deep days. Finally, the Helio Tour has a weatherproof, insulated hood that stows sleekly on the inside of the wrist and can be deployed when winds pick up or the temps drop. The modular nature of the Helio Tour makes it ideal for overnight backcountry trips since it's easy to dry and is multifunctional.</p>
Price: $179.95
- Who it's for
- Hikers and ski tourers who need a warmer option than a lighter glove like the Cirque, especially for cold active days. They fit well into a layered glove/mitten system rather than as a standalone solution.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently position these as a warmth step-up from the Cirque Gloves, and one calls them the best active hiking and ski touring glove they've used. Notes are thin and largely one-sided positive, with one host not yet having tested them outdoors.
- Worth noting
- One host's endorsement is based only on trying them on indoors, not field use. Pairing with the Cirque Gloves is specifically highlighted as unlocking multiple layering combinations.
Jarrod Blundy's review
The step up in warmth from the Cirque Gloves. With just these two items, you have essentially *five* glove/mitten combinations for variable temperatures.
Recommended by Jarrod Blundy, Founder/Guide at Onward Mountain Guides
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Helio Tour Gloves for?
Hikers and ski tourers who need a warmer option than a lighter glove like the Cirque, especially for cold active days. They fit well into a layered glove/mitten system rather than as a standalone solution.
What do experts say about the Helio Tour Gloves?
Hosts consistently position these as a warmth step-up from the Cirque Gloves, and one calls them the best active hiking and ski touring glove they've used. Notes are thin and largely one-sided positive, with one host not yet having tested them outdoors.
What should you know before buying the Helio Tour Gloves?
One host's endorsement is based only on trying them on indoors, not field use. Pairing with the Cirque Gloves is specifically highlighted as unlocking multiple layering combinations.
What does Jarrod Blundy say about the Helio Tour Gloves?
The step up in warmth from the Cirque Gloves. With just these two items, you have essentially *five* glove/mitten combinations for variable temperatures.
Why does Jarrod Blundy recommend Black Diamond?
Jarrod Blundy recommends the Black Diamond Helio Tour Gloves for climbing gloves & mittens. The step up in warmth from the Cirque Gloves. With just these two items, you have essentially *five* glove/mitten combinations for variable temperatures.
Is the Helio Tour Gloves a good climbing gloves & mitten?
Yes — Jarrod Blundy recommends the Helio Tour Gloves by Black Diamond as their climbing gloves & mittens pick. The step up in warmth from the Cirque Gloves. With just these two items, you have essentially *five* glove/mitten combinations for variable temperatures.
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