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Hi! This is Dave Smith with Hillcrest Ski and Sports in Gresham, Oregon on behalf of
Expert Village. In this tutorial we will cover beginning skiing. In this clip we're going
to cover how to dress appropriately. Before you even get to ski hill, you need to be prepared
for the conditions, you're going to face at the hill. Conditions can vary. It could be
very snowy to very dry, very sunny to very cloudy, and you want to be prepared for anything
you might face at the mountain. To start with, you're going to need to think about a base
layer, something directly against your skin. You want to have something that will move
moisture away from your body instead of trapping it against your body. A good material for
this polypropylene or polyester blend. Here's an example of a pair of polypropylene pants
that you can wear right against your skin underneath the rest of your snow equipment.
Here's an example of a polypropylene top. On colder days at the mountain, you might
want to add a layer of fleece between you base layer and your outer garments. Here's
an example of a pair of fleece pants. Fleece is a material that doesn't trap moisture.
Also, it has a lot of warmth and it's still light weight. Here's a fleece top. For your
outer garments, you're going to want something that's both waterproof and also breathable.
You're going to want to think about how much insulation you need. People have personal
preferences. Some stay warmer than others. A very thin garment might require many layers
underneath, but is very versatile. A thicker garment is going add more warmth, but may
not be quite at versatile. Here's a pair of waterproof of breathable pants. Waterproof
ratings should be listed on garments. They start around 500 millimeters of waterproofing
and can go up as high as 30,000. The higher the number, the more waterproof the garment.
Here's an example of a waterproof breathable jacket. This is a little more of a shell meaning
it's a little thinner and might require more layers underneath. If you had a thicker jacket
such as down jacket, you might not require as many layers underneath. You're also going
to need a pair of gloves and a hat to keep your head warm. Alternately, you might choose
a helmet, which many people are doing now a days for safety. Last but not least, we
have socks. You want to stay away from cotton and stick with a synthetic blend that will
move moisture away from your foot instead of trapping it against your feet.