How to Pack For Your Next Winter Skiing Trip
To experience all that the winter wonderlands have to offer, you will no doubt be heading off to a ski trip on the most thrilling, or perhaps even the more tame, slopes you can find! However, before setting off on your adventures, you need to be prepared with all the ski equipment and ski clothes you will need to keep you warm and on the snow as long as possible.
Few things can either make or break a great skiing trip more than the wrong kind of skiing equipment or not having the right kind of skiing clothes. You could be left shivering and stuck in the lodge over a mug of hot cocoa instead of skiing down the mountains! So to avoid being a party pooper, here is everything you need to have for the ultimate skiing trip!
Obviously the essentials of your ski equipment are your skis, poles, and boots. Not really a surprise there, but you want to make sure that all of your skiing equipment both fits your properly and is in good condition and high quality. Being stuck on the slopes with boots that are too small is a great way to get a blister, and is sure to put a damper on your fun. If you are travelling with kids, their skiing equipment should also include a helmet in case they take a nasty spill. Next you should also pack either ski goggles or sunglasses, because the sun can cast quite a glare across those blankets of white snow. Not only do you need to be careful to protect your eyes, but also your skin from sun exposure. Even though it may be cold, the sun’s rays are still able to burn you if you aren’t prepared with sunscreen and chapstick packed along with your skiing equipment.
After you have the basics down, it’s time to consider all of the skiing clothes you will need! Because hours out on the snow is chilly, you will want to be prepared and pack layers of your skiing clothes. Your base layer should be long thermals and made with materials that will wick away any perspiration so that you will remain dry while hitting the runs. The second layer should be further insulation for you and fleece garments are perfect for this. Finally, the outer layer of your ski clothing needs to be water and wind resistant to keep you dry and protected from any cutting winds. So along with your ski equipment, add to that perhaps a nylon shell, or other ski pants for the best outer layer. Other skiing clothes you will need to take into consideration are a hat to keep you from losing a good portion of your body heat, as well as gloves, scarves, and insulated socks to keep all the other parts of your body warm and toasty.
Because you won’t be spending all of your time on the slopes, in addition to your skiing equipment and ski clothes you should bring snow boots and regular clothes as well. Perfect for heading into the lodge or town for a bite to eat, between rides on the T-bar you can relax after hours of exercise. With all of your skiing equipment and skiing clothes planned and packed beforehand, you will have the liberty to fully enjoy a relaxing and thrilling ski trip!
By: Gerrard Dennis
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Filed under Recreation And Sports by on Sep 9th, 2010. 