SUGGESTED GEAR FOR SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

Also available is our guide to Backcountry Snowboarding and Pre-Winter Body Conditioning.

A ski or snowboarding holiday can be one of the most enjoyable experiences! There is nothing like the feeling at the end of a great day on the slopes, feeling relaxed and happy with a hot chocolate or glass of mulled wine!! Keeping warm and dry during the day is a necessity to your enjoyment! We often forget the wind chill factor up on the slopes, as temperatures around 0 degrees will drop to a healthy -10 or more, in just a little breeze. And don't forget - you will create your own wind chill factor when you zoom down those slopes! Fashion can be a high priority on the slopes but having winter wear that will take the slips, slides and inevitable falls of skiing or boarding should be a big consideration! Once you've checked below to see what you need, check out what we've got on offer here! 
 
Clothing for on the Slopes:

• Thermal underwear - top and bottom, Icebreaker merino wool, or synthetics
• Ski /snowboarding socks
• Mid Layer top for over thermals
• Fleece or softshell jacket (Good for evening wear, too.)
• Water proof, insulated ski/or shell jacket
• Water proof, insulated ski pants or shell pants
• Beanie
• Neck warmer
• Balaclava (optional)
• Liner gloves
• Ski/boarding gloves or mittens

Ski/Snowboarding Equipment:

• Snowboard / Bindings / Boots (or Skis)
• Goggles
• Helmet - highly recommended for snowboarding
• Wrist Guards - highly recommended for snowboarding
• Snowboard/Ski lock
• Single use pocket hand/toe warmers
• Sunscreen/lip balm
• Snowboard/ski wax
• Snowboard tool
• Scraper
• Stomp pad
• Mini camera bag
• Bum bag or backpack for back country adventures
• Après Ski Suggestions (After Ski...!)
• Suitable boots for walking in the snow, or on icy streets
• Après Ski gloves - (for while your ski gloves are drying)
• Scarf
• Consider an 'evening' Icebreaker top