| Wintertime is the best time to get out and hit the | | | | part of your skiing wardrobe, because it will protect |
| slopes. Whether you are a first timer or a seasoned | | | | your hands. You want to make sure they are heavy |
| ski veteran, skiing is perfect winter escape and a | | | | duty and waterproof. If you want to make sure you |
| great alternative to lounging on the beach, especially | | | | are getting gloves that are meant for skiing, then |
| for those vacationers who don’t enjoy lounging | | | | you may want to wait until you get to the slopes |
| around at all, and want to get out there and do | | | | and purchase some gloves from a local ski/sports |
| something! But before you rent your skis or purchase | | | | shop. These types of shops will usually carry great |
| those lift tickets, here is an idea of what you should | | | | gloves at a reasonable price. |
| plan on packing to insure that you enjoy your ski | | | | 6. Hat. Since most of your body heat is lost through |
| vacation to the fullest! | | | | your head, its important to invest in a great hat. It |
| 1. Ski/Snowboard waterproof pants and jacket. | | | | doesn’t necessarily have to be waterproof and a |
| Before you pack anything, you should be sure that | | | | knit beanie should do the trick. But you want to |
| you have these. Having a sufficient top layer will | | | | make sure it pulls down enough to cover to ears to |
| insure that you are not only warm, but it will help to | | | | help give your ears the protection they need. |
| keep your other clothes dry. | | | | 7. Scarf or face cover. These are important to help |
| 2. Long-underwear. This is an important part of any | | | | protect your neck and your face from the cold, |
| skier’s wardrobe, because they will not only | | | | especially on the ski lift. |
| keep you warm, but they will also give you the ability | | | | 8. Sunglasses or goggles. Eye protection should |
| to wear less under your waterproof clothes. The less | | | | always be on your list, because they will increase |
| you wear, then the less you will sweat, and the | | | | your ability to see while you are skiing, and they will |
| warmer you will be. | | | | protect your eyes from the sun and the cold. If you |
| 3. Fleece. A great fleece pullover and/or fleece sweat | | | | choose to go with sunglasses, be sure to invest in a |
| pants are great for layering over your | | | | pair that fit closely to your face and wrap around the |
| long-underwear and under your waterproof clothes. | | | | entire eye. |
| Fleece is lightweight and extremely warm. | | | | In addition to the things you would normally pack for |
| 4. Warm socks. The best way to keep your feet | | | | a vacation, these items are extremely important to |
| warm while skiing is to wear a pair of cotton socks | | | | have on a ski trip. Unless you’re an avid skier or |
| with a pair of wool socks over them. Most of the | | | | live close to the mountains, I wouldn’t worry |
| time, when your feet get cold, it’s because they | | | | about purchasing skies or boots, because you can |
| are sweating. By layering with a pair of cotton socks, | | | | usually rent them at the ski resort for a reasonable |
| they will help to wick away moisture and keep your | | | | price and that will save you from having to lug them |
| feet warmer longer. | | | | around or fit them into your car. |
| 5. Waterproof gloves/mittens. This is an important | | | | |