| No matter your level of skiing experience wearing | | | | jacket. Your ski jacket protects you against the |
| the proper ski clothing is important to your overall | | | | element; wind, cold, snow, and water. Choose one |
| enjoyment. Being wet, cold, and miserable will take | | | | that offers the option of a zip-in liner which can |
| the fun out of what can be a very fun recreational | | | | further help you adjust your layering needs |
| sport. You want to stay warm and dry while being | | | | depending on weather and temperature conditions. |
| comfortable at the same time. Fortunately this is | | | | Your gloves or mittens should be waterproof and fit |
| easy to do if you use the proper skiing clothes and | | | | loosely enough to allow good blood circulation to your |
| equipment. Let’s start at the top and work our | | | | fingers, while at the same time you need to be able |
| way down. Either a good hat or helmet is a definite | | | | to have a good grip on your ski poles. For your legs |
| must. You will loose more heat through the top of | | | | you will want a good set of waterproof/windproof |
| your head then anywhere else on your body. This is | | | | ski pants or bibs. Under this you will want an insulating |
| particularly true when skiing first thing in the morning. | | | | layer to stay warm. Fleece pants or heavy |
| As the day where’s on it may warm up enough | | | | polypropylene long underwear are both good choices. |
| that you can just put your hat in a pocket. A good | | | | They will need to fit snuggly over your ski boots to |
| pair of ski goggles or sun glasses is also something | | | | keep the snow out but still be loose enough to give |
| that you can’t go without. Protecting your eyes | | | | you complete freedom of movement. For your feet |
| from the wind, blowing snow, and the intense rays | | | | a pair of ski socks is a must. They should be |
| of the sun reflecting off the snow is very important. | | | | stretchy and conform to the shape of your foot |
| Goggles will also make it easier to see the terrain | | | | without being overly tight. You do not want to |
| which can translate into better overall skiing | | | | constrict the blood flow to your toes because once |
| performance. Next you need to keep your body | | | | they get cold they are hard to warm back up. Ski |
| warm and dry. Start with a base layer of moisture | | | | socks should also be made of wicking material to |
| wicking fabric like silk or micro-knitted fleece. This will | | | | keep moisture away from your skin. Choosing the |
| keep any perspiration away from your body which is | | | | proper ski clothes will go a long ways towards your |
| key to remaining warm and comfortable. Over this | | | | ultimate enjoyment of your day on the slopes. Being |
| base layer you can add another layer such as a | | | | cold and wet is no fun and can be avoided if you |
| lightweight fleece shirt or jacket or ski vest. This is | | | | take the time to outfit yourself with the right kind of |
| the main insulating layer so it pays to choose it | | | | clothing. |
| wisely. Over your base layers you will need a ski | | | | |