Over the years, I've used Bogen 3047, Ries A200, Gitzo G-1570M, and RRS BH-55 heads in bitter cold with fairly heavy gloves and never had any issues with the heads or working the controls. Getting the camera mounted to a head that doesn't have a quick release plate can be tricky with gloves on, but not impossible. I usually remove one glove just long enough to get the camera mounted or, if the temps permit, I use gloves that have fold-back finger tips.