What Should We Pack? How Should We Dress?
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One of the keys to enjoying your time in our winter environment is to make sure that you are fully prepared, and being prepared in our environment means having the right clothing. Following is a quick list of how we recommend dressing for our winter weather.
- Dress In Layers. Layering keeps you warmer and lets you adjust clothing as the temperatures rise or fall. The layer closest to your skin should be made of a 'wicking' material so that it removes perspiration. Two to three medium weight layers are usually warmer than one bulky garment.
- The outermost layer should be wind and water resistant. This includes your jacket, pants and gloves. Clothes such as jeans and sweat pants are not suitable as they absorb water making you cold and wet.
- Wear a helmet. If you chose not to wear a helmet, be sure to wear a hat at all times as most of your body heat escapes from your head. A neck gator is an excellent piece of clothing that keeps cold air from getting on your neck, and it is much less cumbersome than a scarf.
- Sunscreen required. At our higher elevation, the sun's rays are less filtered. Sun also reflects off the surface of the snow making the rays even more intense. To protect against sunburn you should always wear sunscreen.
- Protect your eyes. It is important to carry goggles with you at all times - goggles offer protection against the winter elements (snow, ice and wind) and provide you with greater visibility while skiing and snowboarding during tough weather conditions. Goggles also help protect your eyes from the damaging rays of the sun.
- Happy skiers and riders have warm feet. Cold or uncomfortable feet can ruin a day on the slopes. You will want to wear one pair of ski or snowboard specific socks. Bulky wool socks are a thing of the past, today you can get a wool-blend or synthetic sock that is lightweight yet warm.
- Keep your hands warm. Your hands are also another important part of your body often overlooked. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Lightweight 'driving' gloves will not be adequate. Wool or rag type mittens will get wet and should not be used. It is always a good idea to spend a few extra dollars on a good waterproof pair of gloves.
If you do not have some of the items below you can always stop by one of our many retail shops. Our staff can outfit you with all the items to make your time on the slopes comfortable.
