| Have you been skiing in 20 degree weather without | | | | protection, but a wider pair of snow goggles will |
| your gloves? It can be a memorable and painful | | | | protect your eyes and the upper half of your face |
| experience. If you’ve been there and done that, | | | | from the sun. If the goggles are held in place by a |
| it helps to have a checklist of things to remember | | | | wide elastic band, you will also be less likely to lose |
| when preparing for a day of skiing or snowboarding. | | | | them on the slopes. |
| Otherwise, you expect to pay too much money | | | | The final items are things that you will need after |
| when you get to the pro shop at the ski lodge. For | | | | leaving the mountain. Remember items like a change |
| example, consider paying $21.99 for gloves instead of | | | | of dry socks and well-insulated shoes to put on after |
| the traditional $1-$10. | | | | removing the boots from your tired feet. Some |
| This article describes five essentials for skiers and | | | | people also find it comfortable to change into fresh |
| snowboarders. | | | | pants and a shirt. |
| The first three items are meant to protect the snow | | | | When you prepare to hit the slopes, follow this |
| enthusiast from the elements. You need a good ski | | | | checklist for the most basic things to protect |
| cap that covers your ears and a pair of warm | | | | yourself from the severe weather of the |
| mittens or gloves. Each of these items should be | | | | snow-covered mountain. Then focus on other items |
| waterproof. For skiers, it takes a good pair of gloves | | | | like ski gear or snowboarding gear, boots, sun block, |
| that fits well and still enables you to adjust your | | | | and lip balm. |
| boots and unhook your skis. The ski cap should be | | | | A final tip is to choose ski pants that have plenty of |
| warm and long enough to cover all of your hair. | | | | pockets. You will need places to put your keys, |
| The next item is a good pair of snow goggles or | | | | money, locker key, receipts, and other small items |
| sunglasses. When you are up on the mountain during | | | | while on the slopes. |
| daylight, the sun can create quite a glare on the | | | | Have fun in the snow with the added peace of mind |
| snow. A simple pair of sunglasses will give you some | | | | that you arrived well-prepared! |