HIT THE SLOPES

Photo by Max Dickman

It seems like everyone’s up to their nose in snow nowadays. Maybe you thought it was a bit dangerous at first, but you know so many people who hit the slopes every weekend and they seem to be having more fun, so why not give it a try? Here is the essential guide for first-timers, we wouldn’t want you to blow it.

THICK PUFFER: Listen, the chills are inevitable. Is it all in your head or are the winds really that strong? Either way, make sure to bundle up!

SKI POLE: Not everyone uses them, but it’s the easiest way to get the powdery white stuff up. Plus, it makes you look more experienced.

HEAD COVERING: Ideally one with a mouth hole, because something about being on the snow just makes you chatty. Like, really chatty. Chat, chat, chatty...

GLOVES: The last thing you want is for snow to stick to your hands—or any part of your skin for that matter. You gotta bundle up, or you might go totally numb.

TIGHT JEANS: We know what you’re thinking—no snow pants? While they may not be as warm, leggings are essential to show off how snatched this habit has made you.

GOGGLES: It’s not uncommon to get “crazy eyes” while you’re skiing. This might make you more sensitive to light, so be sure to protect them! They sure make everything look trippy...