Decades of Durability: The Hestra Army Leather Heli Glove Endures the Test of Time
Developed 25 years ago for Canadian mountain guides, the Army Leather Heli has stood up to the test of time. The original Heli model has remained relatively unchanged over the years. Hestra’s emphasis on durability, warmth, and dexterity has made it a go-to glove for guides, professional skiers, and weekend warriors. Often imitated, never duplicated the Heli series provides even the most hardcore skiers and riders with a product they can rely on. High quality materials, a replaceable liner, and leather balm are just some of the features that result in us seeing 10+ year old models still being worn today.
The Army Leather Heli - Inspired by Canadian Mountain Guides, Embraced by the Whole Family
Constructed with durability, dexterity, and warmth in mind the Heli series is was built for the most hardcore skiers and riders, but embraced by everyone. Often imitated, never duplicated the Heli series is available in glove, mitt, and 3-finger models with specific fits for men, women, and kids.
The Army Leather Heli Origin Story
In 1999, a conversation with the president of CMH Heli-Skiing led our owners to create a glove specifically designed for the needs of guides. Using the Philippe Raoux model as a template, our design team added new leather and features, and the Heli Ski series was born. Today, the Heli is celebrating 25 years on the market and is one of the most iconic gloves in the world.
One Pair of Gloves In Numbers
Quality takes time and attention to detail. Every pair of Helis is handmade using 109 parts, 46 manufacturing steps, 18 quality checkpoints with a production time of 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What the Media Says
“Hop on almost any forum, and everyone’s consensus is that Hestra is the skiing brand for gloves. One of the best gloves Hestra has to offer is its Heli Ski Glove.” – Men’s Health, Best Overall Ski Glove - November 2024
“On more than one single-digit, windy day on the mountain, my hands felt comfortable and warm. My hands even warmed up inside these mittens after taking them out for a few minutes in the frigid wind.” - CNN underscored, Best snowboard mittens for especially cold hands - October 2024
