Bundle up before you hit the slopes!
These 6 essential pieces of gear will keep you warm on the mountain, according to a ski instructor.
), arriving dressed for the slopes is as important aspreparing your body to avoid ski injuries.
Instead, she says to choose 100 percent Merino Wool base layers.
They are key to keeping your core warm, she says.
There are many merino wool base layers on the market, with both top and bottom options.
Erika Northrop is a ski tester and the area manager of Christy Sports in New Mexico.
Thin socks work best to keep feet warm and enhance performance, she says.
It seems counterintuitive, but trust.
[Thick] socks are the worst for staying warm in ski boots on cold days.
Pull your socks on tight with no wrinkles or folds, she adds.
One wrinkle in a sock can ruin a ski vacation by causing bruising that will pain you for days.
I pull out my Swany Gloves on the super cold days.
But instead of wrapping it in a thick scarf, Northrop says to layer up on neck gaiters.
Pro tip: You shouldalwayswear a helmet while skiing.
You [want to] start the day off right with dry equipment, says Northrop.
Erika Northrop is a ski tester and the area manager of Christy Sports in New Mexico.
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