Big mountain days. Warm hands.
When the weather turns serious in the backcountry and the mountain demands that hands keep working regardless, the Rab Operator GTX Gloves are the waterproof gloves worth reaching for. Built around a 2-layer stretch woven outer with GORE-TEX Active technology and PrimaLoft Gold insulation, these are midweight gloves designed to handle the full range of conditions that define a hard backcountry skiing day, a midwinter hike, or a weather-beaten scramble at altitude. A goat leather palm and fingers provide the durability and grip needed for pole plants, rope handling, and technical equipment management in cold and wet conditions, with externally sewn seams on the palm reducing bulk in the critical contact zone for improved dexterity. The engineered pre-curved fit positions the hand naturally in the grip configuration, reducing fatigue on long days, and a low-bulk lined palm keeps the interior comfortable without compromising feel. A watch-accommodating cuff with hook-and-loop adjustment creates a secure, customizable seal over base layers or jacket cuffs, and a removable wrist leash with a Hypalon knuckle loop and side release clip handles storage during transitions. For any big mountain day in unpredictable weather, these are the gloves built for the conditions rather than against them.
Features
- 2-layer stretch woven outer with GORE-TEX Active technology delivers waterproof, windproof protection with stretch for natural hand movement across backcountry skiing, hiking, and scrambling
- PrimaLoft Gold insulation provides reliable midweight warmth that maintains performance in wet conditions, keeping hands functional across the range of serious mountain use
- Goat leather palm and fingers with externally sewn seams deliver durable grip and dexterity for pole plants, rope handling, and equipment management in cold and wet conditions
- Engineered pre-curved fit positions the hand naturally in the grip configuration, reducing fatigue and maintaining comfortable wearing across long days on technical terrain
- Watch-accommodating cuff with hook-and-loop adjustment creates a secure, customizable seal over base layers or jacket cuffs for all-day wearing comfort in cold conditions
- Removable wrist leash and Hypalon knuckle loop with side release clip prevent loss during transitions and provide secure storage when gloves are not being worn
Specs
- Best Use: Backcountry Skiing, Winter Mountaineering, Hiking
- Outer: 2-Layer Stretch Woven GORE-TEX Active
- Insulation: PrimaLoft Gold
- Palm: Goat Leather
- Fit: Unisex
