| Skiing holidays are great for families or groups of | | | | Just because your clothing needs to be practical, you |
| friends. It keeps everybody busy so there is no | | | | can still look stylish on the slopes. Bright colours are |
| time to be bored or squabble and it is great | | | | advisable so that you are always visible. You may |
| exercise. There are always instructors available for | | | | find some locals wearing white which can look very |
| all ages and abilities. Skiing was once considered the | | | | glamorous “off piste” but can make you |
| sport of the rich and famous but in recent years | | | | invisible on the snow. |
| more and more people from all walks of life are | | | | There are a variety of different styles that come |
| holidaying in the Alps, Scandinavia and USA. It is still | | | | and go in fashion. Most people wear salopets |
| an expensive holiday, particularly for families with | | | | (trousers with braces to keep the snow out) and ski |
| children but what could be better than fresh air, | | | | jackets or all-in-one suits. When you visit a ski shop |
| exercise, exhilaration and beautiful scenery! | | | | there will be a huge choice of colour, so there will be |
| If you have never skied before and are planning a | | | | no excuse for wearing a colour that doesn’t suit |
| trip this winter, there are a few things to consider. | | | | you! If you tell the shop assistant where you are |
| It is worth visiting a dry ski slope and having some | | | | going and when, they should be able to advise you |
| instruction before you go. Although dry skiing is | | | | on the “tog” value you will need and point |
| very different from “the real thing”, it will | | | | you in the right direction. |
| give you a head start. | | | | Don’t forget gloves, hat, sun cream and |
| Travel insurance is essential. Most people, who ski, | | | | sunglasses. Again sunglasses are a matter of taste |
| come home with only a few bumps and bruises but | | | | and an image consultant can help you choose a style |
| accidents do happen and it is important that you are | | | | that suits your face shape, but make sure that they |
| able to get home as quickly and as comfortably as | | | | are UVB and UVA protective. The sun is much |
| possible, if a limb is broken. | | | | hotter and more damaging as it reflects off the |
| Buying the right clothing is also very important. Ski | | | | snow, so protecting your eyes is essential. |
| wear is much more affordable now and it is possible | | | | Don't forget to wrap up warm after you have |
| to find quality without spending a fortune. It is | | | | finished skiing because once the sun sets the |
| however, vital that you have clothing that is | | | | temperature drops dramatically. Sensible foot wear |
| waterproof and warm and the thermal value you will | | | | will be needed for walking on snow and ice if |
| need for your clothing may vary depending on the | | | | accidents are to be avoided. |
| time of year and the altitude you are skiing at. | | | | |