subject: Essential ski tips for beginners [print this page] Essential ski tips for beginners Essential ski tips for beginners
One of the most important basics in skiing is the clothing, which needs to keep you warm and dry. Layering your clothing is a great way to keep the cold out, and lets you cool down quickly and easily once indoors. It may sound old-fashioned, but thermal underwear will keep you much warmer than standard cotton, and is readily available in camping and outdoor shops. Special waterproof ski jackets and trouserswill stop any moisture from the snow getting in, these items can be expensive, so if you need to get your hands on some cheap and reliable gear, then ask if you can borrow them from a friend, or buy them second hand.
Once you have the basics, it's worth looking into accessories, and think about what you'll need once you're on the slopes. A few pairs of thick socks and a pair of ski goggles is a must when you're skiing, as theyhelp protect your eyes from the sun and resulting glare from the snow. Many goggles are also UV resistant, and will stay on your head much better than sunglasses will. It may sound odd, but Sunscreen and sun block are also must have items, to protect your skin from burning while you're outside.
When it comes to skis and ski boots, don't buy them straight away, because many ski slopes and ski schools rent them out to customers for a fraction of the price of buying them. And if you get a taste for all things off-piste, you can buy whatever equipment you'll need and maybe even treat yourself to an Austria ski Austria skiholiday.
