How to Stay Warm and Dry When Skiing

How to Stay Warm and Dry When Skiing Audra Lowe: Problem is not the weather but the way that you are dressed. Expert say there is a science behind staying warm and dry. Take a look. Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or just sledding down the hill, no matter what winter sport you enjoy, when you are outside, you want to stay warm. But that does not mean to just throw on a heavy coat. Barbara Jeromin: Because if you start out with that big heavy jacket and it is 10 degrees and your comfy from eight to nine in the morning and then suddenly, the temperature is up to 30 degrees, you really have no options. Audra Lowe: Instead, dress in layers to help you stay warm and dry no matter what Mother Nature throws at you. We met up with Barbara Jeromin of Obermeyer ski apparel to get some tips on the best ways to layer. First step, skip the heavy coat. Your top player should be light, breathable and most importantly, waterproof. Barbara Jeromin: It does not let the elements in but still wicks the moisture after it gets through those layers and it has a mesh on the inside here that actually will take that moisture and get it out and just won’t let the elements back in. Audra Lowe: Beneath that, you’ll want an insulated vest to keep you warm but not restrict your movement. Barbara Jeromin; And then it’s got a nice stretch at the side, so it is completely movable but it is an insulated layer, so you keep that heat to your body right inside, trapped in them. Audra Lowe: And last, you’ll need a base layer. Barbara says stay away from cotton. Barbara Jeromin: When you put the cotton next, it will make a lot of -- it will really work up the sweat and the cotton just stays wet. It stays right against their skin and really makes them cold. Audra Lowe: Instead, choose newer fabrics that are designed to wick away perspiration Barbara Jeromin: A lot hear the word body-mapping, a lot of that phrase. That is just that we know where you sweat most. So, it’s going to breathe more under the arms, across the back and send it a back, maybe here where you’re really going to work up the sweat. Audra Lowe: There are even some new eco-friendly fabrics to try. Barbara Jeromin: Made from bamboo, so you get the nice Green theme going here. It’s a renewable source and it is very lightweight. This could be of course your base, your next to skin layer as well. Audra Lowe: So, the next time you go skiing or snowboarding, snowshoeing or even ice skating, get the layered look and stay warm and dry all day long. Also, avoid wearing jeans under your ski pants. If you’d ever tried this, you know that if they get wet, they’re going to stay wet all day long. Not a good look.