Active winter vacation is a perfect decision for those who miss the action and want an emotional “reset". Be sure to employ useful tips that will help you to prepare for active entertainment and get the most out of your holiday.
"Right" clothes
For winter sports you need to have special clothes, and it is not only a sports suit and down puffy jacket:
- for skiing you need some comfortable warm clothes that will not get wet because of snow and will not block your movements.
- lovers of snowboarding need a jacket with a special "skirt" so that the snow does not get inside. Hood and sleeves should be tight. It is better for the pants to be warmed up on the knees and at the back – among other things to act as cushion against the impact from the falls.
- a comfortable ski suit is a perfect clothes option for skiing. Gloves or mittens made of membrane fabric, as well as special glasses (mask) – are far from attributes of style, but extremely important accessories for outdoor activities in the winter mountains.
- thermal underwear is an indispensable thing. Although it is thin, but it helps very well to keep the heat under the clothes.
Equipment
If you plan to ski, snowboard or skate relatively regularly, it makes sense to think about buying equipment. For beginners, and also infrequent visitors of skating rinks and mountain slopes to hire the equipment will be a better choice.
- The perfect snowboard length is when it reaches your chin, the sole of the shoe should be flexible, the fastenings should be soft, but with metal clasps.
- Ski boots with four clips is the best choice for the beginners, as well as soft skis, which will help to smooth out the roughness of the route.
- Skates should be comfortable and clearly match the size, tightly fit around the foot, but they should not interfere with blood circulation.
Instructor
Beginners are highly recommended to hire an instructor. And if most snowboard instructors, as a rule, are young people, among the specialists in skiing you can find middle-aged and older teachers. Unfortunately, many of them often teach old techniques. Therefore, it is better to choose younger instructors who will probably teach you modern techniques and rules.
Health issues
In order not to harm your health during the winter holidays, remember a few simple but very important rules:
- during physical activities, skiing, and also while just being in the cold air, always try to breathe with your nose, not with your mouth.
- always keep your back, hands and feet warm.
- strictly follow the safety precautions, if necessary, wear a helmet and protective equipment. If you think you have a dislocation, stop playing sports and immediately contact a traumatologist.
Insurance
While planning active vacation, always notify the insurance company about additional risks, do not try to reduce the cost of the policy. When an insurance event happens, first of all try to dial the number indicated in the policy and listen to the operator's instructions. Also ask insurance company about how to insure against unintentional damage to the leased equipment.