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