
CLOTHING
Conditions will range from sunny to sleeting or snowing, and from -15 F to 40+ F. On very cold days it is critical to have no skin showing to prevent frost bite, and kids should have 3-4 layers under their ski pants and jacket. Here is a list of clothing your child will need:
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performance long underwear (tops and bottoms) – two pair
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half zip fleece – one or two
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wool sweater (optional)
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ski / snow pants or bib (or one piece snow suit)
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ski jacket (NOTE: your child may desire a team jacket. This is not required. Used jackets are available for sale each season. New jackets are ordered at the end of each winter for the following year.)
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fleece pants or sweatpants as extra layer for very cold days
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down sweater or other id-layer jacket to wear under main jacket or down vest extra top layer for very cold days
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wool or performance socks
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warm ski gloves and/or mittens
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glove liners (optional)
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some kids like glove warmer inserts and/or foot warmers (optional, can purchase at local ski shops or buy them online by the box)
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face & neck protection - balacava and/or mask and/or turtle for. For very cold days the best is a balaclava with built-in mask. Kids can breathe while protecting the face. Individual kids have their own preferences
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Boot gloves (optional) – neoprene covering for boots – some parents swear by these to keep feet warm
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goggles
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Other – sunscreen, chapstick
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On any given day, parents should ensure their child has, and can find on their own in the hut:
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Extra clothes, socks, balaclava as may be warranted by conditions (e.g., very wet, very cold)
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SNACKS – kids are working their bodies out there and need some calories on breaks. Snacks vary - some kids bring granola bars, fruit, cheese, nuts, trail mix, sandwiches, instant noodles. NOTE: For kids bringing instant noodles, they need to be responsible to follow rules for cleaning their mug afterwards as will be posted in the hut
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Water bottle – there are mugs in the hut and filtered water, but it will reduce dishes and dishwashing if kids and parents use water bottles for drinking water