How to Dress for Nordic Skiing
Wear a multitude of layers when skiing. You can always remove clothes, but you can't put them on if you didn't bring them.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Ski Hats
- Ski Socks
- Wicking Underwear
- Cross-country Ski Equipment
- Ski Clothing
- Ski Gloves
- Ski Goggles
- Ski Jackets
- Ski Pants
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Start with a base layer of long underwear, both top and bottom. Polypropylene, capilene and non-itchy wool all work well - they wick moisture away from your body to keep you warmer.
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Slip on either synthetic-material socks or wool socks.
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Wear a long-sleeve shirt over your long underwear.
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Consider a fleece top - either a jacket or vest will do.
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Put on a waterproof jacket and pants. You'll notice many nordic skiers prefer form-fitting tights instead of pants.
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Choose a hat and wear it. Most of your body heat is lost through your head.
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Grab a pair of waterproof gloves. You can stuff a lighter pair of glove liners in your pocket as well.
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Carry a backpack for extra clothes and gear.
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Wear eye protection. Most nordic skiers choose sunglasses, but goggles are a perfectly good option too.
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Tips & Warnings
Try to avoid wearing cotton. As you sweat or snow melts on your clothes, cotton absorbs the moisture and keeps you chilled.
Check the weather before you venture out. If it's a stormy day, you'll need more clothes than on a gorgeous blue-sky day.
Nordic skiing is a physically demanding sport that could result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.
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Comments
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Nov 22, 2005
When it gets cold, breathing warm air helps considerably. A heat exchange facemask captures the energy and humidity when you exhale and returns the heat and moisture back to your body when you inhale. Your core body stays warm. Your hands and feet stay warm. Your face mask stays dry. Your lungs are protected from the cold.
