We look at what to wear in this installment of our learn to ski guide.
Proper and safe skiing means being properly and safely outfitted so that you are protected from internal dampness, external humidity and, of course, cold temperatures. Packing the right combination of ski clothing can be tricky, but you should be covered if you pack the following items for a one week ski trip: Fleece Tops - 3; Goggles - 1; Hat - 1; Headband - 1; Ski Gloves - 1 pair; Ski Jacket - 1; Ski Pants - 1; Ski Socks - 3 pair; Sunglasses - 1 pair; Sweaters - 3; Thermal Underwear - 2 sets.
Three layers of clothing are recommended, including a base layer, an insulating layer, and a protective layer, in order to trap more air and keep you warmer than one single layer. The outer layer should be waterproof and windproof and should be made of a 'breathable' material that allows perspiration to escape.
Go for a jacket that is insulated with either eider-down or goose-down (the same goes for ski pants), as they provide the best protection, then under that wear a fleece, as they're warm, light and dry quickly, and then under that wear a sweater made of wool or acrylic.
A warm fleece hat that covers your ears is important because a significant amount of body heat is lost through the top of the head and you'll need gloves that are thick enough to give adequate protection to your hands and fingers but flexible enough to allow you to comfortably hold your ski poles.
Only wear one pair of socks at a time (wearing more reduces the blood circulation to your feet and makes them colder) and avoid blisters by wearing thick ones made of stretchable material. As for underwear, thermal ones (normally made of wool) are recommended as they provide considerably more warmth and protection than cotton ones.
Sunglasses should: provide 100% ultra violet (UV) protection; cover your eyes from all angles; securely wrap around your head / ears; be shatterproof. You can wear goggles with your sunglasses whenever you may be skiing in snow or rain.
Purchasing brand name ski clothing can save you in the long run, as the brand name manufacturers have a reputation for better quality.
Proper and safe skiing means being properly and safely outfitted so that you are protected from internal dampness, external humidity and, of course, cold temperatures. Packing the right combination of ski clothing can be tricky, but you should be covered if you pack the following items for a one week ski trip: Fleece Tops - 3; Goggles - 1; Hat - 1; Headband - 1; Ski Gloves - 1 pair; Ski Jacket - 1; Ski Pants - 1; Ski Socks - 3 pair; Sunglasses - 1 pair; Sweaters - 3; Thermal Underwear - 2 sets.
Three layers of clothing are recommended, including a base layer, an insulating layer, and a protective layer, in order to trap more air and keep you warmer than one single layer. The outer layer should be waterproof and windproof and should be made of a 'breathable' material that allows perspiration to escape.
Go for a jacket that is insulated with either eider-down or goose-down (the same goes for ski pants), as they provide the best protection, then under that wear a fleece, as they're warm, light and dry quickly, and then under that wear a sweater made of wool or acrylic.
A warm fleece hat that covers your ears is important because a significant amount of body heat is lost through the top of the head and you'll need gloves that are thick enough to give adequate protection to your hands and fingers but flexible enough to allow you to comfortably hold your ski poles.
Only wear one pair of socks at a time (wearing more reduces the blood circulation to your feet and makes them colder) and avoid blisters by wearing thick ones made of stretchable material. As for underwear, thermal ones (normally made of wool) are recommended as they provide considerably more warmth and protection than cotton ones.
Sunglasses should: provide 100% ultra violet (UV) protection; cover your eyes from all angles; securely wrap around your head / ears; be shatterproof. You can wear goggles with your sunglasses whenever you may be skiing in snow or rain.
Purchasing brand name ski clothing can save you in the long run, as the brand name manufacturers have a reputation for better quality.
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