| Organizing children's ski gear need not be difficult | | | | feet warmer. Make sure that they are long |
| but if it is not done properly they may have a | | | | enough to be higher than the top of their ski |
| difficult time and end up miserable. As parents, we | | | | boots or they can end up with chaffing and |
| know that if the children are miserable they will | | | | blisters. |
| make sure that we are too! Here are some hints | | | | Have a spare pair of gloves. Children can't |
| that will ensure that the whole family has a great | | | | resist playing in the snow and even the best ski |
| time. | | | | gloves can get so cold and wet that they will take |
| Many family upsets that occur on snow holidays | | | | hours to dry out. If you have really young ones |
| could have been avoided with a little forward | | | | try attaching their gloves to the cuff of their ski |
| planning for the children's comfort. Getting | | | | jacket with some string or elastic so that they |
| appropriate kids ski gear need not be expensive. | | | | won't get lost if they come off. |
| Ask friends if they have some that you can | | | | Don't forget a ski helmet. Apart from |
| borrow, look for end of season bargains. Also, | | | | protection, it will keep their heads warm and, |
| many retail and equipment outlets hire kids ski | | | | unlike hats, won't come off. |
| clothes. If you plan on buying your children's ski | | | | If you are hiring your ski gear try to get it |
| clothes there are numerous reputable online | | | | the day before so that whole family has a chance |
| stores that are a great source of good quality | | | | to walk around in their ski boots for a while. It is |
| equipment, ski clothing and accessories at | | | | better to discover any problems before you hit |
| discounted prices. | | | | the slopes. |
| If you just follow the following few tips the whole | | | | Get good quality anti fog ski goggles. Adults |
| family will be guaranteed a fabulous fun filled time | | | | don't enjoy skiing if they can't see and neither do |
| on your winter wonderland holiday | | | | children. |
| Dress your children in layers that use fabrics | | | | Last but not least don't forget the sunscreen. |
| that breathe. | | | | A ski holiday is one of the most magical things |
| Ensure that their pants and jackets are | | | | that you can do with your family. Your choice of |
| warm, waterproof and windproof. | | | | ski gear for both yourself and your children can |
| Have good warm socks that are not too | | | | make the difference between having a fabulous |
| thick. It is a fallacy that thick ski socks keep your | | | | time or not. |