How do you keep warm on the slopes?

On a serious note I wear .... Tshirt, Micro fleece and a jacket , hat, Gloves and one on those neck things for cold days.

Trencher wrote:The first choice you have to make is whether you want your jacket and ski pants with insulation, or just a shell. This really determines what layers you wear underneath.

Coundldn't agree more Trencher. My jacket and trousers are just shells with a soft fleece linning/backer. There new for this season so i havent had the pleasure of finding out yet how warm they actually are.

Until now i alsways just wore cheap thermals with maybe a fleece under my jacket but like Ally says i found i got too hot too quickly and this clothing didnt do a very good job of breathing properly so whenever i stopped for a drink on the mountain the inside of my jacket felt wet/damp.... This isnt ideal when you then have to set off in minus temps...

Ive never worn morino wool as a base before so it will be interesting to see exactly how warm and breathable they are. There not exactly cheap items of clothing but im a believer of you get what you pay for.

Ian Wickham wrote:Perhaps you guy's that feel the cold should stick to summer holidays :D

Ian its to be hoped my OH doesnt read this post..... Id probably never hear the end of it. :D

Layers depending on the weather! Long sleeve thermal + T shirt + fleece and Jacket for the cold. When it's less cold then just T shirt + micro fleece. I have, on occasions, worn just T shirt under my jacket.

A good pair of mittens is a must for me!

If it's really cold then I stop regularly for a hot chocolate and warm up.

:D

Ian Wickham wrote:Perhaps you guy's that feel the cold should stick to summer holidays :D

Ian, maybe some of us feel the cold a bit more because we are fitter and are more efficient skiers so don't expend as much energy :twisted:

Brimster wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Perhaps you guy's that feel the cold should stick to summer holidays :D

Ian, maybe some of us feel the cold a bit more becasue we are fitter and are more efficient skiers so don't expend as much energy :twisted:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I've not skied in really low temps like you get in Canada for example, but I had a week in Val Thornes when it topped -25, and I was on a chair in Serre Che last March when it hit -17.

The secret is to layer up.
Thermals under your sallos for starters as you will get cold legs sitting on the chairs. Bandits right - make sure you keep boot linings dry and cold. Take them out if needs be each night but at least keep the boots warm and dry if you dont want them out.
I go for a base layer, usually breathable material as I actually sweat more when its cold. A microfleece over that, and then a ski jacket at the top. If its going to be really cold, thermal t shirt under the base layer.

I have to say the key thing is to keep moving, so keep skiing - dont fanny about waiting all the time! Also, a really good pair of gloves does the trick - not necessarily the most expensive either, but double insulated with inners and waterproof outers worked best for me.

Then to top it all off, a nice warm cozy BOBBLE HAT to keep your head warm and ears covered. :mrgreen:

No one has mentioned silk liner gloves!
When the temperature drops a pair of these under good gloves makes such a difference.
I like to keep the extremities warm, hence gloves, good socks (dry boots as has been said), hat (vital, no hair for me!!) and a neck warmer thingy I can dip mt chin into.