| Heading off to the ski slopes for the first time? If | | | | sunglasses. Also, the UV rays can be up to 40% |
| you've never been skiing before, it can be hard to | | | | stronger on ski slopes, and you risk potential damage |
| know what exactly you need to take with you. Quite | | | | to your eyes if you don't protect them. Plus goggles |
| often your friends don't help much, because they'll all | | | | will make life much more comfortable when you're |
| tell you different things and you'll end up completely | | | | whizzing down the slopes with snow blowing in your |
| confused! But before you give up and decide it's just | | | | face! |
| too hard, here are some essential ski accessories | | | | Ski equipment. Okay, that sounds a little obvious! But |
| that you should take skiing with you. | | | | make sure you have bought or rented all the |
| Backpack. When you're first learning to ski, it can | | | | equipment you need. You don't want to reach the |
| seem difficult enough to balance yourself, without | | | | slope only to discover you forgot the ski poles. Skis, |
| adding a backpack into the equation! But one thing's | | | | poles and boots are a good start, but add in suitable |
| for certain - if something goes wrong when you're on | | | | snow gear if you don't have any of your own. |
| the slopes, your backpack can be a lifesaver. Make | | | | Sunscreen and lip balm. Anybody would think you're |
| sure it contains a few emergency supplies, and also | | | | heading for the beach! But because of the tough |
| some extra clothing. | | | | conditions on the ski slopes, you will find these two |
| Hat. In case you've forgotten, snow is cold. So if | | | | things essential. A minimum of SPF 15 is required for |
| you're going to be on the slopes all day, chances are | | | | the sunscreen, and even higher would be better. |
| you're going to get cold too! A hat has been shown | | | | This list contains many of the things you need to |
| to keep you between 5% and 15% warmer than not | | | | enjoy your ski experience, but there are always |
| wearing one - so wear a warm one! | | | | other things that can help out too. Look after |
| Goggles or Sunglasses. The glare from gleaming white | | | | yourself, and you'll have a much better time on your |
| snow can be very hard to handle without goggles or | | | | first ski trip. |