Versatilty in handwear is important: light liner gloves, and my pair of SmartWool gloves that have a medium liner that attaches with velcro. These gloves also have a handy gaiter. I round out this set-up with my REI mittens and a pair of thermal gloves with a rubber rand that allows for manual dexterity; its my hope that these thermal rubber gloves will suffice the entire time on the trail, but am prepared for it to not be so. The different liners are interchangable with shells for varying degrees of protection.
The old saying "If you're cold put a hat on" carries some weight. Your body can lose a lot of heat trying to keep your tiny brain warm.
A lightweight Patagonia capilene beany is great on the trail when you are under steam, but once you stop the need to don a warmer hat is immediate. I carry a warm Grunden's fleece goat-roper with cinch strap, a Windstopper balaclava by Outdoor research, and a down hat. Throw in a few bandanas for sweat and general purpose.
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