2006-10-23 04:52:48 · 14 answers · asked by Michelle Mcs 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Learning to ski would probably be a good start?! :o)
2006-10-23 04:55:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest trying a day or weekend of lessons at an indoor ski slope if you can and that way you can see how physically demanding it is on you.Plus as well as the clothing tips that everybody else has given I would suggest taking two pairs of ski gloves and two pairs of thick socks if you can,then you can make sure you have a dry set each day you are skiing.I've also found a ski pass holder pretty handy(only a couple of pounds from ski shops)as they allow you to pass through a turnstile easier and quicker and you don't have to take your gloves off.Happy skiing :-)
2006-10-24 06:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by M M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get fit! In particular you need strong leg muscles so get down to the gym and working on those thighs! It will help prevent the agony of the following morning, when you wake up having used a lot of muscles the day before that you didn't know you had - ouch.
Thermal leggings and top are a must, to keep you toasty. Preferably good-quality goggles too, as cheap ones mist up and distort the surface of the snow. I swear by my Oakleys, altho they ain't cheap! Take a pack of cards as well for cosy nights in around the fire with a bottle of vino. Have fun! You can't beat ski-ing - I LOVE IT!!!!!!
2006-10-23 05:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by drblonde 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Exercise before you go. Learning to ski will really take it out of you, so strengthening the muscles and getting some general fitness will add so much to the enjoyment to your holiday. Also, don't feel guilty if you want to only ski half days (don't be bullied by friends into skiing all day) - accidents happen when you push yourself too far and your body tires. Also, this will give you plenty of time and energy to enjoy the apres ski!! ;)
2006-10-23 05:14:36 · answer #4 · answered by aliinmegeve 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make Sure you are wearing a water proof pants and jacket....and DO NOT DO NOT WEAR JEANS......bring big gloves with you...not those wool ones...like the water proof ones...be ready to fall on your *** atleast 10 times....the ski shoes are made of metal to strech before you go. I suggest take lessons at the place before you start. Most places offer it. Sunglasses if its gonna be in high mountains. take extra pair of cloths with you...obvisouly not when you are skiing but in your car so when you come back you can be in you new warm cloths. have fun.
2006-10-23 04:58:31 · answer #5 · answered by Ashi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hohoho :)
Bring some extra Champagne and Gourmet New Year food as it might be unavailable in these small ski villages!
Check this blog post on Xmas and New Year Skiing:
http://www.christmasgifts.net/Christmasblog/2006/10/23/christmas-and-new-year-ski-holidays/
2006-10-23 05:53:04 · answer #6 · answered by im_david 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
apart from skiing, if you want to do any other activities book them b4 you go. I don't know where you're going but if you're skiing in Europe its very, very busy at this time of year. If you want to do husky sledging, a heli drop or para sending book now. Book your NYE tickets for bar/ club whatever as soon as you get there if you're staying that long. & take loads of cash, its really really expensive in most ski resorts!
2006-10-24 00:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skis
2006-10-23 11:15:26 · answer #8 · answered by yellowpalma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure sure you are reasonably fit. Warm clothes. Do not wear cotton! Hats and gloves, a jacket that is waterproof with a hood, for those chilly rides on the chairlift. And warm dry socks for the ride home
2006-10-23 05:03:37 · answer #9 · answered by somebody cares 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't go skiing without one of those little velcro straps to hold my skis together for carrying - they are fab and groovy and stop you from looking like a tit on many occasions xxx
2006-10-26 09:12:31 · answer #10 · answered by trimtautterrific 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋