The ideal clothing for skiing should be comfortable and right fitting rather than being trendy. The level of protection you need depends on the expected weather conditions and length of the tour. The ideal clothing should provide warmth and protect your body against the cold conditions.

Clothing for your body:

The following are the main points to be noted:

• Series of non-binding layers of mild weight jackets and wicking pants are ideal as they can be weaned out if weather changes.

• The clothing should allow free range of motion especially at the joints but they should not sag hindering speed.

• It is always advisable to carry protective outer layers to keep yourself dry and warm on long tours.

Clothing for your feet:

It is better to wear a single layer of wicking socks made of stretchable fibre to avoid blistering. Always carry a pair of gaiters and ski boots to protect your feet from excessive moisture.

Clothing to cover the critical areas:

The body heat will be lost mainly through head, neck and wrist. So it is ideal to wear a scarf to retain the warmth around your ears, a fleeced hat to protect your head and mittens to maintain the warmth in your hands for long.

Protection from sunburn:

To protect your eyes from harmful UV rays of the sun, do not forget to wear sunglasses or goggles and protective sunscreen lotion to protect your skin from getting tanned.

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