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Sport Tips & Information,
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   • Five Easy Steps to Snow Sports
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   • Get in Shape for Winter Sports
   • Choosing an Instructor
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   • Your Responsibility Code: Be Safe & Responsible
   • What do the Circles, Squares & Diamonds Mean?
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   U.S. Ski & Snowboard Teams Want You to Get Fit
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   • Gear for Beginners
   • Choosing a Helmet
   • Choosing a Snowboard
   • Choosing Cross Country Gear
   • Choosing Women's Skis
   • Choosing Women's Snowboard Boots
   • Choosing Women's Snowboards
   • Check Out Ski and Snowboard Swaps for Great Values
   • How to Demo Gear
   • How to Care for Gear
Apparel/Clothing Tips
   • Winter Sports Apparel Keeps You Warm and Dry
   • Basic Essentials for the Slopes
   • Advances in Equipment & Apparel
   • Kids Gear & Apparel
Travel & Go to the Snow
   • Pack Right for a Hassle-Free Vacation
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Time to Get Shopping: Winter Sports Apparel Keeps You Warm and Dry

Time to Get Shopping: Winter Sports Apparel Keeps You Warm and Dry

By Iseult Devlin

grabberIf you dress properly for the slopes, you don’t have to ever get cold. Winter sports apparel is better than ever and when paired with the right accessories, it can be downright cozy no matter what the temperature.

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Don't be scared off by the costs of the newest apparel! Before going out to the store, simply check out what you have in your closets.

As a beginner, you don't need to spend a lot of money to enjoy yourself and be comfortable. The most important things to remember are to wear water resistant/proof clothes (no jeans), and to dress in layers for maximum warmth.

And, shopping for winter clothing is fun. New fabrics and insulations have resulted in warmer, more breathable and, of course, waterproof apparel to help you battle the elements. Fashions are even more fun than they were in the sixties and seventies with retro styles in a modern twist as well as classic looks that are timeless.

No matter what you’re looking for, your local ski or snowboard shop has a great selection to help you get going for winter 2006-07.

Click on the links below to read tips about dressing for winter to make your next shopping trip a lot easier:

Layering for Warmth & Comfort
Apparel & Fashion Tips


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