Black Diamond Progression Mitts - GORE-TEX PrimaLoft Gold Insulated Gauntlet Mittens, Black, Medium

High on a windswept ridge, your fingers stay warm and dry inside the Progression Mitts. Built for mountaineering, ice climbing, and cold-weather skiing, these mittens pair a waterproof GORE-TEX insert with a tough Pertex Shield shell and supple goat leather palm. PrimaLoft Gold insulation—340 g/m² on the back of hand, 170 g/m² on the palm—locks in heat without bulk, while the high-loft fleece lining feels soft against skin.

Key specifications

• Insulation: PrimaLoft Gold (340 g/m² back of hand, 170 g/m² palm)
• Waterproof insert: GORE-TEX
• Shell: Pertex Shield 2-layer
• Palm: Goat leather
• Temperature range: -29/-12 °C (-20/10 °F)
• Cuff: Long gauntlet with drawcord cinch
• Lining: High-loft fleece
• Stitching: Kevlar reinforced
• Wrist leash: Removable elastic
• Fit: Pre-curved for dexterity
• Gender: Unisex
• Colour: Black
• Size: Medium (M)

Why choose it

The Progression Mitts deliver expedition-grade warmth and weather protection in a dexterous, pre-curved design. Kevlar stitching and a leather palm shrug off rope abrasion and ice tool wear, while the removable wrist leash prevents accidental drops on exposed terrain.

Ideal use cases

• Mountaineering and alpine climbing
• Ice climbing and mixed routes
• Backcountry skiing and snowboarding
• Cold-weather belaying and rappelling

Good to know

These mittens are unisex and sized for a medium hand. The long gauntlet cinches over or under your shell to seal out spindrift, and the GORE-TEX insert keeps moisture out while letting sweat escape.