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I use these in Southeast Alaska for snowboarding, within and out of bounds. Conditions here range from below zero to 33 and raining, and these mitts have kept my hands warm and DRY in all conditions: the first pair I've had that really performed. I don't even notice the trigger finger:I'm too busy being happy that my hands are warm. The shell getting wet hasn't been a problem for me, and I like the goggle wipe material on the back of each thumb. The only thing that annoys me about them is that if you have them strapped to your wrist, they suck the snow inside when you take them off and let them dangle. But that's basic gravity, so, not really a criticism.
You'll want something lighter for spring back country activities.
I'd buy this one again in a heartbeat, even at the high MSRP.

I bought these for Alaska riding after wearing my old Mountain Hardware beaters past the "one more season" point. These gloves are very warm and waterproof even on sleety Southeast Alaska days spent on the mountain. Goatskin shell is NOT waterproof, but my hands haven't gotten wet at all, and have stayed warm down to about 20 degrees so far. Liners are easy to remove. I haven't had a problem with them being too warm. The trigger finger doesn't bother me (I don't even notice it) and the shell is very grippy, if you need to grip stuff. I like the long gauntlets for keeping out the powder. All in all, a quality glove half-way into their first winter. Worth the money: I'd buy it again.