What to Wear When You Going Skiing

Ski Gear

When you’re debating whether you should go skiing or not, it’s important to remember the harsh conditions that are often found at the slopes. You will definitely want to have multiple layers of clothing, and perhaps you will want to have a special kind of fabric for your clothing. What things should you absolutely remember to wear though? This article will list a few pieces of clothing that are absolutely essential when you go skiing.

Upper Body

One of the first areas that people focus on when preparing for their trip is their upper body clothing. It’s very easy to wear multiple layers here and you should do so to a point where you feel comfortable outside. While it’s ideal that you wear enough to feel comfortable, don’t put on too much weight because you keep adding more layers. Too much weight can cause you to lose balance and have a harder time turning. You should layer up with a shirt and a sweater followed by a ski jacket. If you don’t own a ski jacket most resorts will be happy to loan or sell you one.

Lower Body

The lower body is often overlooked compared to the upper body and miscellaneous items, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t important. Ski pants should be the outer layer when picking out clothes for the lower body just like the upper, but what should you wear under them? It’s recommended that you wear tight but breathable clothing such as tights or tighter fitting sweat pants. A problem with sweat pants is that they cause bunching under your ski pants, it’s crucial that you avoid this.

Miscellaneous Items

The last group of items you should consider when going on your ski trip is any miscellaneous items that you may wish to wear. Ski goggles are recommended to be your first purchase as they help to keep the snow out of your eyes. From there you can look for a random assortment of items such as insulated hats, gloves, and socks. Boots are also important but try not to get a pair so heavy that they will hinder your movement.

Remember that skiing being outside in prolonged cold isn’t healthy and that if you’re adequately dressed then you may become ill. Your ultimate goal is to keep the snow out and to keep the heat in. If you consider the items presented in this article then surely you will be much warmer when you hit the slopes.

Photo Credits: Joe Shlabotnik

Originally posted 2009-10-01 03:29:44.

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