- Thin ski specific socks allow better circulation to the feet especially in really cold weather when the plastic of the boot will contract and shrink
- Wear a hat - you lose 30% of your body heat through your head
- Layer up! Layers of clothing create air barriers.
- Combine a pair of good waterproof gloves with liner gloves.
- Ski boots that fit properly. Fitting boots incorrectly can restrict circulation. Also dry your boots out at the end of the day.
- Avoid cotton garments and choose moisture wicking clothing.
- Wear ski specific leggings - never wear nylon stockings or tights.
- Use heated foot-beds.
- Handwarmers that heat up and slide into your gloves.
- Wear a helmet, the best way to keep your head warm ... and protected!
Helmets are becoming increasingly popular with adult skiers and boarders. With the average skier clocking speeds of 50 km/hr (30 mph) or more and the hazards of trees, rocks, ice and other skiers it certainly makes sense to protect your head. It goes without saying that kids' heads need helmet protection too. New scientific evidence published in the journal of American Medical Association shows that helmet use reduces head injuries by up to 60%. Helmets are now lighter, stronger, more fashionable and are a great way to keep your head warm.
LEISURE
Skis mostly on the green and blue runsat slower to mderate sspeeds. Turns are not always carved and these skiers are looking for a more forgiving, softer flexing ski.
FRONT SIDE
This category of skier spends most of their time on groomed trails making carved turns. Skis are generally stiffer with a small to mid turning radius (larger sidecut).
ALL MOUNTAIN
This skier may be more comfortable on groomed terrain but likes to venture all over the mountain and needs a ski that can perform in a variety of snow conditions. Skis will be wider with a mediumstiffness and medium turning radius (moderate sidecut).
POWDER HOUND
These skiers spend most of their time off-piste looking for fresh snow. Skis are lighter, wider, medium flex under foot, softer flex in tipand with a larger turning radius (less sidecut).
PARK & PIPE
This skier likes to pull some tricks in the terrain park but is also lookingfor a ski that will allow them to ski the whole mountain. The constructionand flex pattern is quite different, mediumwidth and turning radius.
Lockers are available at the ski hills for you to store your extras. Take some $1 and $2 coins.
At lunch always lock your skis by threading your ski lock cable through the binding system. If you have forgotten your ski lock, split your skis with your friend and put them in separate locations. Keep a note of the serial number of your own skis. If they become lost it is easier to track them down.
Take noe of where the bus drops you off. At the ski hill there are different stops for buses boing to different parts of Banff.
Don't wear your ski boots on the bus. Wear comfortable shoes that you can store in a locker during the day.
Velcro the boot straps together and throw them over one shoulder. Stand in front of your skis, grab the tips and pull them over shoulders from behind.
Rest the part of the ski that is just in front of your binding on your shoulder ... and watch out for people behind you!
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
- money
- extra layer
- helmet
- neck warmer
- lip balm
- waterproof jacket and pants
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- goggle
- lift pass
- gloves and liners
- hat
- hand warmers
- spare socks
- ski lock
- equipment: skis, boots, poles or board and boots
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