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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...

  Do Buy gear that is comfortable and fitts properly! Don’t Avoid buying into the trends seen in magazines, TV or social media! Do Wax your skis every time you ski on the snow to extend the lifespan of your skis! Don’t Leaving your skis without waxing can make them dry and slow. The bases become vulnerable and aren't as well protected! Do Buy boots that are comfortable and soft inside! Don’t Avoid buying online unless you have been into a store first and tried different ranges of boots on! Do Always check to see whether you can feel your toes touching the end of the boots and the heels fit properly into tthe heel pocket! Don’t Avoid buying boots that are even slightly loose for you as skiers need a firm fit. The easiest way to know is to check whether you can feel your toes touching the tip of the boot, if you can't then it's probably too big for you! Do Keep your boots warm at all times. After skiing keep them in an area which is warm and avoid le...

 All of us sometimes have difficulty choosing the right Christmas gift for a loved one! In this article you will find 15 Christmas gift ideas that can make any snow sports enthusiast happy! 1.      Ski & stay package This is by far the most obvious gift for any skier or snowboarder. Ski holidays and packages can be expensive. As such, some skiers cannot afford to go as often as they would like. You can book a ski and stay package for your loved one, one of the best skiing gifts.  2.     Jacket This is also one of the most obvious ideas that would still be very much appreciated, because quality jackets are extremely important for any skier or snowboarder. You should choose to gift your loved one a ski jacket that has a decent waterproof and breathable. 3.     Pants Pants, like the jacket, are an extremely suitable gift for Christmas. They should also be made of high-quality materials and fitted with a waterpro...