What do you need for Winter sports?
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- Base Layer Shirts
Quick-drying shirts that wick sweat away and keep you warm when you stop.
- Drinking Bottles
Refillable bottles for water on the go. Bring enough for everyone on longer tours.
- Ice skates
Your own skates, freshly sharpened. Rental skates rarely fit as well.
- Knee-pads
Knee-pads (and sometimes elbow-pads) are popular in some applications for the protection of joints during crawls or hits. Wikipedia]
- Long Johns
A warm base layer under ski or hiking trousers.
- Skate guards
Protect the blades when you walk off the ice.
- Ski Gloves
Waterproof, warm gloves for skiing. Take a spare pair if they get wet.
- Ski Goggles
Protect your eyes from sun, wind and glare on snow. A lens for flat light helps in fog.
- Ski Hat
A warm hat or headband for the slopes and the walk to the lift.
- Ski Helmet
Protects your head on the slopes. Helmets can also be rented on site.
- Ski Jacket
A waterproof, insulated jacket for the slopes. Pockets for ski pass and phone are handy.
- Ski Socks
Long, thin ski socks prevent pressure points in ski boots. Take one pair per day or wash them.
- Ski Trousers
Waterproof, insulated trousers for the slopes. Snow gaiters keep snow out of your boots.
- Skis
Your own skis if you do not rent. Have them serviced before the trip and check transport fees.
- Snow Boots
Warm, waterproof boots for walking in the snow away from the slopes.
- Snowboard
Your own board if you do not rent. Have it serviced before the trip.
- Socks for rental shoes and skates
Rental shoes and skates are worn by many people. Bring your own socks.
- Thermos flask
Keeps drinks hot in the cold or cold in the heat for hours.
- Turtle Neckwarmer
A neck warmer protects throat and chin from cold wind.
- Wrist guards
Protect your wrists in falls when skating.