 Poster: A snowHead
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Good day snowheads
So in a little over 2 weeks we are off to Andorra on our fist ever ski adventure.
We have got all the kit but I'm struggling with what to wear under my jacket and trousers.
What do people wear and any recommendations?
Thermals or just t shirt
Thanks all
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I usuAlly where a base layer - thin if warm, thicker if cold and then a wicking tshirt
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I wear a long sleeve Arc'teryx thermal top (expensive but sooo good) with some thermal leggings. A buff works wonders if it's really cold.
End of season just a running t-shirt, no leggings.
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Merino wool base layers, top and bottoms. Then a fleece top unless it's April (I have three of varying weights and can double them up if it's particularly extreme).
Just make sure all your layers are wicking (no cotton) and then add more as necessary. A merino buff is great in all weathers as it doesn't get cold when it's damp.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@stewpot101, layers basically. Doubtful you'll need anything under your salopettes unless they are just shells.
Your top half you need to mix n match base layers of wicking material, T Shirt, long sleeve thin and a fleece should see you through most conditions. Obviously vary what you wear depending on how warm/cold it is!!
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Layering is the key. If it is warm you may only want a t shirt, if it is cold then one to several long sleeved tops. Zip necked tops and full length zipped jackets/fleeces are useful. Depends also on how active you are, including sitting/standing around or on chairlifts, and how warm you feel - also how warm your jacket is. Neck and face and head buffs, hats etc also as needed.
Ditto on the legs - thermal type long johns, wooly tights, polyester leggings etc.
You don't need overly technical or expensive stuff: things or "thermals" designed for walking or mountaineering/climbing, or other sports will do just as well ( try e.g. Decathlon's cheap basic ranges, work well IMHO). But make sure that they're "wicking" and let sweat evaporated, polyester, viscose, fleece & similar, not cotton. Wool is apparently good: if you're not allergic to it.
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^pretty much this, cheap enough synthetic wicking base layer, plus extra layers/thin/thick fleece to suit.
One thing to add is that some synthetics (and merino) can get pretty smelly quickly - look for one that has an anti (stink) bacterial treatment, silver ion or similar to keep you fresh as a daisy.
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Icebreaker merino stuff or TNF base layers. Wear for at least 6 days (No wonder @PaulC1984 was coughing on our recent trip).
Then cheap fleece Gillet. Then Shell.
Alternative is Base layers and TNF thermobobble.
All on piste advice. Off piste, wear the same but carry kit in case you get stuck.
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Take some travel wash and then you will only need a couple of tops. Normally Andorra in mid March is warm, but it can be cold especially with high winds so do have layers. I wouldn’t worry about thermal leggings unless you get cold easily especially if you are a beginner as learning to ski can be hard physical work that keeps you warm.
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I wear an icebreaker merino base layer (200g if warm or 260g if colder). If really cold I'll add a midlayer (fleece), thermal bottoms under ski pants & again if cold I'll also wear a neck gaiter. As others have said don't wear cotton you need layers that can wick moisture etc.
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Its easy to over do it and end up very hot.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@stewpot101, It's a little hard to recommend without knowing for sure what your jacket and trouser insulation is. If they are insulated it's a big difference than if they are shells. Personally, I would always recommend shells and layering.
And, you know, your mileage may vary.
Personally, my usual is -
Top half: non-thermal but wicking tshirt, then a light thermal long sleeve top (both Decathlon, cheap as chips), then a proper insulation - typically a modern superlight jacket (Arcteryx Atom) - topped with a breathable, waterproof shell.
Legs: Decathlon fleece leggings under breathable, waterproof shell trousers. NO cotton other than my briefs...
Having skied rather a lot and living an hour from the Alps it must also be said that I have a variety of strategies (too many clothes) to deal with very, very cold weather and spring skiing in the sun... and touring ... and cross country ... etc.
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I bought a couple of DHB merino base layers from Wiggle and was very happy last season. On top of that, I might add a micro-fleece at best and a backup buff too... especially for my easily burnt pale skin!
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You know it makes sense.
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It has been very mild of late and I just wore a running tshirt and a thin micro fleece. If colder I replace the tshirt with a thermal base layer (Can get cheap from Mountain Warehouse or Trespass shop).
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Our jackets and trousers are from mountain warehouse and are insulated.
We have never skied before and have lessons booked.
I'm guessing that we will get quite warm up on the slopes possibly just shorts, t shirt and a fleece might be sufficient.
My 8 year old is coming along aswell so don't want her to get to hot/cold
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Poster: A snowHead
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I've just returned from Andorra with my family, it was very sunny last week with little wind. We wore thin base layers and insulated jackets. I run warm and only have an insulated jacket so normally just switch to a merino wool base layer on very cold days.
It forecast snow and colder for end of this week, check weather but pack for both scenarios.
I don't normally wear a backpack but found it useful with kids to carry a little water, gloves, mid layer and buff etc. Also don't forget high SPF sun cream, its easy to burn your face.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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As @dklemm, says
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pack for both scenarios.
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Otherwise it'll say "balmy -1 all week" and by day 2 it'll be -25!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| Icebreaker merino stuff or TNF base layers. Wear for at least 6 days (No wonder @PaulC1984 was coughing on our recent trip). |
As an experiment I wore the same Patagonia Capilene base layer for 12 consecutive days whilst away the year before last. No issue with odours.
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Aldi/Lidl merino base layers for me then depending how cold it is somewhere between none and several fleece or merino mid layers before either my hard shell or a stuff in your pocket lightweight down jacket on the top half. I tend to run pretty warm so other than cold mid winter days bottom half is just some ski trousers with a bit of insulation.
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