Things You'll Need:
- Warm socks
- Snow boots
- Hat or helmet
- Glasses or goggles
- Scarf or neck warmer
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Step 1
Start at the top by picking a knit cap to keep your head and ears warm. If you will be free-skiing, a helmet is a good investment as well. It will perform double duty by keeping your head warm and protecting it from injury in case of a fall or crash.
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Step 2
Protect your eyes from the sun and the snow by buying a pair of UV-protectant sunglasses. Manufacturers make glasses and goggles of durable materials which will resist impact should you crash or fall.
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Step 3
Keep your neck warm when you buy a neck-warmer or a scarf. There are several designs on the market especially for skiing, includes cowls or loops of warm fleece which slip over your head and stay put comfortably around your neck.
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Step 4
Look for ski gloves that will keep your hands warm on the slopes. Make sure that you can keep a tight grip on your ski poles while wearing any gloves you might buy. You should also look for gloves with hooks that can loop onto the sleeves of your jacket.
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Step 5
Buy warm and comfortable socks. Keeping your feet warm and dry is essential to enjoying your whole day on the slopes so look for socks which will help wick away moisture from your feet while they are in your ski boots.
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Step 6
Find snow boots which are both comfortable and designed to fit your ski bindings. Of all the accessories for skiing, your boots may be the most important. Since skiing is an activity that places high demands on your feet as well as your leg and back muscles, your ski boots must offer support and protection.
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Step 7
Shop for accessories to coordinate with the rest of your ski ensemble. You can make a grand après-ski appearance in the lodge by accessorizing with flare.
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Step 8
Save money on your ski accessories by shopping at the end of the ski season. Many stores will offer a discount on the previous season's merchandise that will still keep you warm when the next season rolls around.
