What Kind of Ski Clothes do I need? Dress in layers so you will be prepared for changing weather conditions. Cover your skin, even during warm, spring weather conditions. Look for clothing that is water resistant to keep you warm. Many jackets also have a zip in/out liner that allows you to layer easily. Many ski jackets will also have a lightweight hood that stores in the collar to help protect you from heavy winds or snow. Ski jackets and pants are made in many different fabrics. Quality equipment will help you stay warm and dry while skiing. Ski pants keep your legs warm and dry. Ski pants come in three basic styles; pants. bibs and one piece ski suit. Bibs help to protect your mid section from the snow. One piece ski suits tend to be warmer and provide complete protection to your mid section. Gloves are necessary and need to be waterproof and breathable. to keep your hands warm and dry. Gloves allow for more range of motion and mittens will keep you warmer in really cold weather. Most of the body's heat is lost through the head so a helmet, hat, headband or earmuffs are needed to keep you warm. Goggles or sunglasses will help you see clearly on the snow. Sunlight reflecting off the snow is very bright and It is difficult to see through falling and blowing snow without eye protection. Sunlight reflecting off the snow can cause serious sunburns very quickly. Waterproof or sports sun block and lip balm of SPF 30 or greater applied to exposed areas will protect you from sunburns.
Necessary Ski Clothes & Equipment Ski Jacket Ski Pants Ski Socks Long Underwear Gloves or Mittens Helmet, Hat, Headband or Earmuffs Goggles or Sun Glasses Sun Block Lip Balm with Sun Block
Optional Ski Equipment Fanny Pack Water Bottle	IDEAL BASE LAYERS Long Underwear, preferably polypropylene, polyester, or wool/polyester blend. Avoid wearing base layers made of cotton; it retains moisture and will not keep you warm. A turtleneck or long sleeve shirt, then a sweater of fleece. Ski or snowboarding socks that are thin and made of wool or polyester. IDEAL OUTER LAYERS Jacket and pants that are warm, water resistant and comfortable. Gloves or mittens. A hat or helmet that covers your ears Sunglasses or goggles.
Athletes, Volunteers and Sponsors. Print out your registration form and mail it to: Hidden Valley Ski Area 17409 Hidden Valley Drive Wildwood, Missouri 63025 or e-mail GDSP at: gdspstlouis@yahoo.com 636 477-0716