Going skiing for the first time – How to Prepare
Going on your first skiing holiday is great, it is really exciting, but knowing what to take with you can be a bit of a mystery for a novice.
If you are not 100% sure that skiing is for you consider borrowing someone else’s ski outfit or hiring one, a few of the independent ski shops in the UK will hire you a ski suit etc. Do not be tempted to buy your own boots for your first skiing holiday. The same applies to skis or snowboards, until you have been skiing a few times you will not know what type suits your skiing style and ability. You can hire your skis and a good pair of boots from the ski hire shop at the ski resort. It is not expensive, just make sure that you pre-book your boot and ski hire.
To ski you need to be prepared for cold as well as warm days on the mountain. Start by making sure that you have a layer of light, but warm clothes to wear under your suit. Some people wear thermal underwear, however the majority of people opt for leggings and a good cotton t-shirt. Pack a light jumper too, that is made of natural fibres such as wool or silk. Most of the time you will not need it, but is handy to have just in case you feel the cold more than you expect.
Protect your hands when you ski. A light pair of under gloves will keep them warm and dry, skiing gloves will stop you cutting your hands if you fall over. Skiing goggles and a good pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes are essential. Pack several pairs of skiing socks, one for each day is a good idea. Normal socks are no good for skiing they are too thin and do not protect your shins from chaffing. Buy yourself a good hat; do not rely on your ski suit’s hood to keep you warm.
Do not be tempted to ski in ordinary clothes some people do it, but if you fall over you will end up soaked and very cold. If you get stuck on the mountain for any length of time or on a chair lift you will freeze in ordinary clothes.
For your first ski outfit buy salopettes and a ski jacket, rather than a ski suit. A ski suit is great, but they quickly go out of fashion and cannot be updated. If you buy salopeetes you can easily update your skiing outfit by buying a new jacket and new accessories.
If you need to know about skiing or need first time skiwear visit this blog written by an experienced skier.
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