How to Keep Toes Warm While Snowboarding
Snowboarding at its best is synonymous with freedom: carving down a slope, fresh powder spraying out in both directions, your troubles far behind you. Cold feet, however, can rapidly bring a fun day on the mountain to a halt. Toes are about the most difficult part of your body to keep warm while snowboarding, but they're also one of the most important--you can't get very far steering a snowboard with your feet feeling like two blocks of ice.
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Things You'll Need
- Snowboarding socks
- Snowboarding boots
- Snowboarding bindings
- Foot or boot warmers (optional)
Instructions
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Buy snowboarding socks made with a blend of wool. Cotton makes your feet sweat more, and it doesn't wick away moisture like wool does. The socks should be thick and warm, but not so thick that they make your boots too tight.
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Buy snowboarding boots that fit your foot well when you're wearing your snowboarding socks. Boots that are too tight will cut off circulation to your toes.
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Strap your boots into your bindings so they are snug, but not too tight (see How To Strap into a Snowboard). Your boot should not wiggle when you move your leg side to side, but you also shouldn't feel any pinching on your foot.
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Wiggle your toes as much as possible while snowboarding and while on the ski lift. This will help keep the blood flowing, which will keep them warmer.
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Consider buying some foot or boot warmers. Foot warmers are little self-heating packets that slide right into your boot--just be careful they don't make the boot fit too tightly, as that will cut off the blood supply to your toes. Boot warmers are more expensive, but they warm the entire boot.
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Take breaks when your feet get cold. Sometimes the only way to get your toes warm is to go inside, take off your boots and warm them by hand.
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Tips & Warnings
If your toes are cold for an extended period of time, especially if they are damp, you could be at risk for frostbite. Don't ignore cold toes until they become a problem. Stay warm, stay safe.
