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Cold Knees
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 41 Replies
Hi,

Just had my first week skiing in Les Vosges; great place.

Odd problem though ... First days were fine - sunny and not cold. Last day was sunny, but cold and windy. My knees got cold and almost painfully so. I noticed my knees were usually touching the material of my trousers - since they were usually bent and travelling against the cold air/wind. So, it was if the cold air was blowing directly against my knees, albeit through the material of my trousers. I was wearing proper ski trousers by the way.

Anybody had a similar problem? Anyone have any ideas how to fix it?

I can think of a couple of ways of fixing this:

1) Wear knee length socks (not a nice mental picture though).
2) Sew some padding into the inside of my trousers around the knee area.

I'd appreciate any advise.

Thaanks - Paul.