Here’s what you need to bring with you for your child to have a fantastic first day on the hill:
- Waterproof Gloves or Mittens
- Required to be worn when skiing
- Please make sure all gloves are waterproof. No cotton gloves — these will get soaked
- Consider bringing a second pair if you plan to ski with your child in the afternoon, even waterproof gloves get soaked after a few hours of snow eating and glove chewing
- Helmet
- Required to be worn when skiing
- Snug fit. When they shake their head, the helmet does not slide over their eyes or above their hair line
- Put a piece of tape with your child’s name on the front of their helmet in BIG letters
- We recommend you do not wear any hats under the helmet as your child will be hot
- Goggles
- Goggles or Sunglasses are required to be worn (on your eyes) when skiing
- Googles come in lots of styles, so please make sure they are tinted to protect eyes from the sun, and make sure they protect your child’s eyes from wind
- A face covering – optional but recommended
- Strong winds on your face can make the toughest skiers miserable. Consider wearing one of the following: ski mask, buff, turtle fur, neck wrap, gaiter, balaclava
- Get something thinner rather than thicker like a Buff brand face covering. The main purpose is to block the wind
- Sunscreen – please use it and reapply at lunch
- Sticks work great for skiing. See the link above for a great option to choose.
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