Gear & clothing
Ski guides
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- How to Dress for Skiing: Three Layers, and No Cotton — The three-layer system for a day that starts at minus ten on the lift and ends in midday sun. What you absolutely need, what you never wear, and why gloves matter more than the jacket.
- Ski Gear: What to Buy, What to Rent, and What's Unnecessary — Whatever touches the snow you rent; whatever touches your skin you buy. One shopping list before your first flight, how a boot should feel, and why you don't upgrade your level at the rental shop.
- Ski Types: What the Numbers Mean and What to Ask for at the Rental Shop — Piste, all-mountain and powder in three numbers printed on the ski, how to choose a length, what DIN is and what really separates the grades at the rental shop.
Questions about Gear & clothing
Do I need to bring equipment?
No. Skis, boots and a helmet are rented on site and fitted to your size and level, and hotel guests get a discount on the rental. From home you bring thermal clothing, good gloves, ski socks and ski goggles. The full list is in the article on ski equipment.
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