Winter sports gear
Coats, trousers, gloves, masks, shoes and skis: before heading to the resort, there's a whole kit to gather. The winter sports pages organise it by audience and usage, to dress an adult or a child and then complete with accessories and sliding gear.
Where to start for a ski trip
Begin with the clothes, which will determine your comfort all day long: a jacket, trousers, and a breathable base layer. Next are the accessories to protect your extremities, gloves, a hat, and a mask, then the helmet. The ski gear and boots come last, especially if you're renting your skis on site.
The categories of snow equipment
The clothing is sorted by audience: men's clothing, women's clothing, and children's clothing. For the head and hands, look at the accessories. The feet have their page with the shoes, and the ski gear is found in the equipment.
Dressing the whole family for the resort
A child needs to be covered more than an adult because they often stop and spend time sitting in the snow. A suit or a jacket and trousers set, mittens instead of gloves for the little ones, and a well-fitted helmet are essential. Adults have more freedom to choose between insulation and lightness depending on their skiing.
Who makes what for the snow
Helly Hansen outfits skiers from head to toe, with jackets and trousers at the forefront. Peak Mountain offers down jackets and softshell jackets, also in children's sizes. Reusch focuses on ski gloves. Protest has a wide range of children's jackets, Dare 2B women's jackets, and Whistler men's and women's trousers.
Winter equipment at reduced prices
End-of-collection ski items are gathered at winter sports clearance, which is great for getting equipped at the start of the season without paying full price. Winter sports sales include the discounts of the season, and the new arrivals showcase the latest collections.
Check your gear before departure
A few days before you leave, take out all your gear and review it piece by piece. The zips on jackets and trousers should slide easily, the gloves should not be torn, and the mask's lens should not be scratched. Have the children try their clothes on again, as they may have grown since last winter. If something is missing, order it in advance rather than rushing to the resort shops on the first morning.
Frequently asked questions
What to pack for a week of skiing?
A jacket, trousers, two base layers, a fleece, gloves, a hat, a mask, and ski socks. The clothing can be chosen from men's clothing or women's clothing.
How to dress a child for their first week in the snow?
A warm and waterproof outfit, mittens, a helmet, and a properly sized mask. Everything is in children's clothing and the accessories.
Should you buy your skis or rent them?
Renting is enough for a few days a year. If you ski often, buying becomes worthwhile: skis, bindings, and maintenance are found in the equipment.
Where to find après-ski boots for the resort?
Warm boots to wear off the slopes are listed with ski shoes at winter shoes.
Where to find cheap ski outfits?
End-of-line jackets and trousers are gathered at winter sports clearance.
