How should you dress your child for skiing?
1. Jacket The goal is to be warm when riding up the chairlift, but not sweaty while skiing down. An insulated, waterproof/breathable snow jacket is the best. Look for a hip-length jacket to prevent snow from getting in at the waist. 2. Pants These should be insulated, waterproof and breathable. Ski pants usually have interior ankle gaiters that keep snow from getting into ski boots. High-waist pants or bib-style pants with detachable straps are the best choice for young children. 3. Long underwear Either synthetic or merino wool base layers both do the trick.This next-to-skin layer shouldn't be too tight or restrictive—kids will end up wearing their "long johns" as a stand-alone layer before and after they ski. 4. Insulating layer On colder days, kids can wear a lightweight fleece or wool top and pants over their long underwear. Again, avoid cotton. Alternatively, one trick is to have your child wear two sets of long underwear (one a size large...