| Organizing children's ski gear need not be difficult but | | | | warmer. Make sure that they are long enough to be |
| if it is not done properly they may have a difficult | | | | higher than the top of their ski boots or they can |
| time and end up miserable. As parents, we know | | | | end up with chaffing and blisters. |
| that if the children are miserable they will make sure | | | | Have a spare pair of gloves. Children can't resist |
| that we are too! Here are some hints that will ensure | | | | playing in the snow and even the best ski gloves can |
| that the whole family has a great time. | | | | get so cold and wet that they will take hours to dry |
| Many family upsets that occur on snow holidays | | | | out. If you have really young ones try attaching their |
| could have been avoided with a little forward planning | | | | gloves to the cuff of their ski jacket with some |
| for the children's comfort. Getting appropriate kids ski | | | | string or elastic so that they won't get lost if they |
| gear need not be expensive. Ask friends if they have | | | | come off. |
| some that you can borrow, look for end of season | | | | Don't forget a ski helmet. Apart from protection, |
| bargains. Also, many retail and equipment outlets hire | | | | it will keep their heads warm and, unlike hats, won't |
| kids ski clothes. If you plan on buying your children's | | | | come off. |
| ski clothes there are numerous reputable online | | | | If you are hiring your ski gear try to get it the |
| stores that are a great source of good quality | | | | day before so that whole family has a chance to |
| equipment, ski clothing and accessories at discounted | | | | walk around in their ski boots for a while. It is better |
| prices. | | | | to discover any problems before you hit the slopes. |
| If you just follow the following few tips the whole | | | | Get good quality anti fog ski goggles. Adults |
| family will be guaranteed a fabulous fun filled time on | | | | don't enjoy skiing if they can't see and neither do |
| your winter wonderland holiday | | | | children. |
| Dress your children in layers that use fabrics that | | | | Last but not least don't forget the sunscreen. |
| breathe. | | | | A ski holiday is one of the most magical things that |
| Ensure that their pants and jackets are warm, | | | | you can do with your family. Your choice of ski gear |
| waterproof and windproof. | | | | for both yourself and your children can make the |
| Have good warm socks that are not too thick. It | | | | difference between having a fabulous time or not. |
| is a fallacy that thick ski socks keep your feet | | | | |