10 ESSENTIALS FOR A SKI TRIP
Winter sports season is getting closer! Booked your stay but you don’t really know what to bring? Here are 10 essentials to make your trip both enjoyable and safe.

Winter sports season is getting closer! Booked your stay but you don’t really know what to bring? Here are 10 essentials to make your trip both enjoyable and safe.
The helmet becomes is for skiing. It is a guarantee of security for you on ski slopes. Thanks to technology, helmets now include breathable material and are light, to improve your comfort.
It is important to keep your hands warm and dry if you do not want to get cold very quickly. Moreover, either gloves or mitts are capital items to prevent your hand from being exposed to freezing temperatures that can lead to frostbite.
At high altitude, the atmospheric layer is thinner which means that solar radiation is less filtered. There is more UV rays. Each 1000m the UV index increases by 10%. And snow reflects 40% to 90% of the solar radiation. Therefore, sunscreen is a key prerequisite before any ski session to protect your skin.
Just like yourskin, you need to protect your eyes from solar radiation. During conditions, wear adapted sunglasses that filter UV. And during cloudy weather, wear a mask that will both secure your eyes from UV and help you identify the terrain of the ski slope, even more if you do mogul skiing.
Even experienced skier can fall in the snow, that is why a waterproof pants is necessary.
While skiing, your neck is easily exposed to freezing temperatures. If you don’t protect your neck, you could get injured or get a torticollis for example. To avoid this unpleasant sensation, a neck warmer is a great alternative to a scarf.
If you are skittish and suffer from cold on your hands or feet, you should consider getting warmers. With their long-lasting effect, you will appreciate heat during your ski session. Even with very cold temperatures, you will never be afraid again of putting your skis and riding the slopes!
Instead of wearing one heavy layer that will make you sweat, you should think about having thermals. Thanks to their technology, the air is trapped without sweaty effect. This layer should be used as the first layer on your body. On top of it, you should add a second layer which is meant to wick your perspiration and provide more keep your body warm.
Ski jacket represents your external protection against snow, cold, powder snow. Make sure that your jacket is sufficiently waterproof and gives you warmth while wearing it. It is as well important that your jacket includes water repellent properties in case of snowfall or blizzard.
Your socks have to combine warmth and breathability capabilities. You should neither be cold in them, neither be too hot, otherwise you risk perspiring a lot which will then cause your feet to be cold. Thus your socks should be thin, adapted to sport condition and not in cotton to avoid heavy moisture.
- Get adapted and technical equipment,
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Digital Sport Leader - Skiing
I've always been a great fan of skiing and winter sports: I think I learnt sliding on skis before walking on my feet!
Ski sensations are so unique: it permits me to experience pure speed in wonderful landscapes!