When you’re going on a summer holiday, because of the optimistic weather, you’ll be looking to take advantage of on the beach, and at your hotel swimming pool, less is more. However, for winter holidays the atmosphere will inherently be inclement, so the opposite applies. But before you load up everything you can think of, consider the trip to and fro the Alps. You don’t want to lug so much around with you, that you end up so physically fatigued you don’t enjoy the mystical experience of a ski trip. A combination of less is more and proper safety, and practicals solutions need to be followed. You’ll need a common sense approach to packing and differentiate between essential and optional.
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The all important skiing equipment
First and foremost, to operate the skis effectively, you’ll need the best possible help in terms of clothing. Pack a pair of gloves, preferably with a woolen or cotton lining, and rubber on the palms or perhaps tiny plastic studs. You need a good grip of your poles to direct the skis in the direction you want them to. Equally, you’ll need to buy snug-fitting ski boots. They say putting on skis should feel natural as if you’re not burdened by them to get the best out of them. The same is for the boots. It’s no good having a pair which doesn’t fit and your feet become loose halfway down a mountain side. The actual skis should be transported with care, because although they’re made out of wood and strong, mistreatment can alter their bend, thus the ability to carve through the snow and ice. Some resorts will have great facilities where you can actually rent a pair if you don’t want the hassle of transporting your own, such as VistaBahn Ski Rentals.
Keep warm with an underlayer
Thermals are an underlayer which you wear beneath your winter jacket which will save you from a cold chill affecting your lungs and respiratory system. A good quality thermal top can mean the difference between functioning normally and feeling so miserably cold; you don’t feel being out among the snow covered trees or mountain sides. Leggings are another undergarment which you should definitely pick up and wear underneath you windproof snow trousers. Just like the thermal top, this final layer is there to be the last line of defense from the cold. With a layer of thermals, the space between your clothes is smaller, and thus your body heat is more effective in sustaining an optimal temperature.
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Protective headgear
In light of the recent accident former seven-time Formula One world champion, Michael Schumacher was involved in, headgear while skiing shows its presence can mean life or death. Before you go on a trip, it’s advised you go a get a helmet fitted or buy off-the-rack as close to you tight fitting as you can. Not only will a helmet keep your head warm, but a really good quality helmet will protect your ears too. Assess how strong the straps are around the side of your head and chin as those are the weakest points.
