Hi there I'm going on my first ever skiing holiday (to austria) soon and dont have a clue of what to expect and what to take with me? Im going to be having lessons and think the ski's are included. What clothes do i need to take and what can i expect to get up to whilst im there. Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks xx
2007-02-12 05:29:35 · 16 answers · asked by hayley 1 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
Ski Trousers/Jacket
Thermal Trousers (or Running Leggins)
Several thermal shirts (Like Hely Hansons)
Scarf
Wooly Hat
Cap
Ski Gloves
Silk inner gloves (Keeps u warmer)
Camera
Pair of Goggles
Good quality sunglasses
20-25 litre sack for off-piste ski courses
Water Bottle
Suncream and lip salve
First Aid Kit
Torch
Maps
Note book and pen
2007-02-15 05:40:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need thermals, plenty of socks and ski outerwear either a one piece or jacket and trousers. Don't forget the snowboots (these are a must and the hire ones are not very hygienic). You will find that the skis do not come with the lesson but you have either purchased or need to purchase in the resort a ski package. I have a friend who has ski boots for sale that have only been worn for an hour and now she has to sell them on ebay (see my 360) You also need gloves and hat and of course clothes for apres ski although you will probably be worn out if this is your first time skiing. Comfort should always come first when skiing. Have a fabulous holiday! Hope you master the art.
2007-02-12 06:54:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
but all you skiwear from a store like animal or freeride, this includes gloves, skiisocks, goggles, sallapettes,thermal, a thick skii coat and possibly even a skiing essentials pack(lip salve, factor 35 sun block, compass, bandage) however, buying essentials kits at resorts is usally better because they contain maps of the runs and surrounding areas. If this is your first time, wait and rent your equipment there, if your intermediate you may just want to buy your own pair of skii boots, and if your advanced skiier, you may want to buy all your equipment here. Buy two of every listed item of clothing besides the coat, goggles, sallapettes and essential kit. Not only can you skii but activities like skiidoo rides, sleighing, hiiking and climbing should be optional. There are usally sports centres in austrian alps resorts, here you can play football, squash, spaa,swim,work out in the gym or have a go on the artifical climbing wall. be warned, the fact that when you first get on the skiis and you can't stand up properly whilst kids are doing it is disheartning, but these kids have either lived in the austrian alps all their lives or have been on a skiing holiday and already learnt how to skii, don't give up but don't become over confident, there aren't many injuries in skiing but the injuries that do happen are nasty. before you know it, you'll be doing black runs and parrallel turns in no time.
2007-02-12 07:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about a pair of Alpine ski boots, I have a pair and they are so warm for walking around in the snow. Dont forget your skiing jacket and trousers, there is currently a great offer on in Tesco on their ski wear. Have a look maybe? Have you had any skiing lessons before? I went skiing to escape, it was great! Good luck on your skiing holiday, and have a great time... Bring me back a present please.
2007-02-12 06:16:03 · answer #4 · answered by Jammy_Dodger 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-03 06:13:26 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure to invest in lessons so that you can enjoy apres ski instead of nursing wounds suffered due to not knowing what you are doing!
2007-02-12 09:21:51 · answer #6 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The big thing is think layers that can go on when cold and off when warm and sun cream and no exposed bellies or lower back think frost bite
2007-02-12 05:37:29 · answer #7 · answered by dottydog 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bring a camera, take it all in.
dress in layers, wear goggles, gloves, hat, etc. since it's your first time, you will probably fall a few times, be prepared. watch out for ice and slick patches. be aware of your surrowndings.
have fun.
2007-02-12 05:33:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
dress with lots of layers stay warm and have fun
2007-02-13 13:10:29 · answer #9 · answered by Andrew T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is some good advice on this site
http://wikiski.com/wiki/index.php/Category:New_to_the_Snow
2007-02-12 19:27:14 · answer #10 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋