Our favourite out of all the pieces we tested was this: the Burton [ak] drirelease wool hood. Like the rest of the [ak] range it’s built for backcountry domination – light but great for wicking sweat and with a built in hood that pops up under your beanie to give you a little extra warmth and keep snow out of your neck.

Its thumb holes are snug without chaffing, but the cuffs are just the right fit that if you choose to use a jacket gaiter instead there’s no danger of them riding up your arms. In short: it’s a well thought out and executed piece of kit, perfect for shredding in this winter.

See it on the Burton website here