In addition to keeping you safer on the slopes, ski and snowboard helmets keep your head warm, provide a place to mount a camera, make it easy for you to listen to tunes, and are surprisingly comfortable to wear. Here’s how to pick the one that’s right for you.

Backcountry Gearhead Aaron Kurland, no stranger to outdoor pursuits, runs down the factors to consider when looking for gloves for skiing, snowboarding, or any other winter activity.