Skiing Gear and Equipment (what to bring)

Here is a list of what YOU need to bring if you are going on a ski trip.

1.     Ski jacket and trousers.

2.     Thermal layers (long-johns, vests etc.) 

3.     Jumpers (extra, warm layers)

4.     Gloves

5.     Hats

6.     Balaclavas

7.     Goggles

8.     Thick, warm socks

9.     Sun Scream

10.  Lip balm

11.   Sunglasses

12.    Knee supports (If needed)

What you will need to rent out there.

1.     Skis

2.     Poles

3.     Helmets (u15)

4.     Boots

Different types of skis

There are 5 main types of skis. Alpine, free ride, freestyle, cross-country and telemark.

Alpine: are precise, fast and are really good for hard pistes. They are designed for turning. The bindings are attached at the toe and heel.

Free ride: these are excellent for tough conditions, they are well known for floating through powder snow. They are only really used when you have mastered everything in the ski area.

Freestyle: there are many different types of freestyle ski depending on the discipline. E.g. Aerialists will have lightweight skis.

Skis
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Cross-country: these are very thin and light. They usually have slightly straight ski edges. The binding is only attached at the toe.

Telemark: these are also known as downhill or touring skis. The binding is like cross-country skis and only attaches at the toe.