![]() ![]() Just remember to rebuckle before you take your next run. This will help get the blood flowing through your feet while you aren’t using your boots for downhill performance. Next, if you’re wearing ski boots, you can unbuckle your boots as you walk across the parking lot or every time you ride lifts. Look for a non-cotton, wicking pair of socks that fit slim to your foot without wrinkling or bunching. Start with a high-quality pair of ski-specific socks. How can I keep my feet from getting cold? Whatever you do, don’t be tempted to double up socks, it doesn’t help. If possible, choose a pair of ski-specific socks. Your socks should follow the same rules as your layers- no cotton. Stacking too many hoods might make you feel like you’re in a straight jacket once you zip everything up! Fingers and Toes Socks ![]() If you are bundling up, try to choose some upper body layers that don’t all have hoods. If it’s a cloudy day or temps are below freezing, you may want to add additional layers, like a fleece or wool sweater. If it’s a sunny day and temps are above freezing, you may choose to simply go with a light pair of long underwear or yoga pants underneath your ski jacket and pants. ![]() Non-cotton, sweat-wicking pieces of clothing will help keep you dry and comfortable. Next, make a plan for your layers underneath. Try to choose jackets and pants with thigh/underarm vents if possible to help regulate your body temperature. This will prevent snow from getting into your boots. The water resistant pants you choose should have a wide enough cuff to fit over your boot. Some retailers even rent soft goods, so you don’t have to buy a full ski kit to get started. You can kit yourself out with brand name Gore Tex, or there are plenty of budget friendly options out there. As with all ski gear, there’s a wide range of price/quality in outerwear. Start with the basics: a wind & water resistant jacket and pants. Be prepared to dress for success in a variety of different weather scenarios. Conditions at Sugar Bowl range from blizzard days with gale-force winds to sunny spring T-shirt weather. Our California winters run the full spectrum of Sierra weather. We have just about everything you might need. Forget something? Stop by one of our retail stores at the Judah Lodge or the Village Lodge. Here is some insight on how you can prepare for your best day possible. Ski Patrol and Emergenciesĭialing in your outerwear and gear will help you have a great day on the slopes. You can also report injuries to the chairlift attendants or anyone in a Sugar Bowl uniform. If you suddenly get disconnected or your phone battery dies in the cold, at least dispatch will know your location, so they can send a ski patroller for further investigation. Dispatch will also want to know the number of the phone from which you are calling. First state your location, then a brief description of the injured person(s), and the nature of the injury. When reporting an accident, always remember to be brief, direct, and report the most important information first. That way, if you need to report the precise location of an injury, you won’t be fumbling for the name. Unless you’ve memorized this place inside out, it can be helpful to carry a paper trail map in your pocket. If you witness an injury or you’re involved in one, you’ll be able to reach the dispatch office who can send a team of ski patrollers as necessary. Oh oh… it does happen, so be sure to add this important contact into your phone. ![]()
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