There are two important equations to consider when planning a family skiing holiday.
1) The often quoted “Happy Children = Happy Parents” is one of our core values at Ski Famille, but don’t forget…
2) “Warm Children = Happy Children”!
So, ensuring the children stay warm and dry is an important starting point for hassle free family adventures in the mountains.
Ski gloves or mittens are a necessity (don’t scrimp here – cold damp fingers can be pretty miserable!), as well as a warm bobble hat. Goggles are much easier to handle than sunglasses, and ski socks can be picked up fairly easily in many high street stores. It’s also a good idea to get a neck warmer for your child to keep the cold out of any gaps between their jacket and helmet. Don’t forget a pair of warm & sturdy snow boots. A miniature sun cream and lip balm for your children to keep in their coat pocket is also good to have.
accessories, aCCESSORIES
Aside from ski wear, your child will also need some extra clothes for non-skiing activities. Pack an additional pair of gloves or mittens as well as a few warm fleeces or jumpers. Leggings are also great for girls as they can double up as base layers under their salopettes; the same can be said for long sleeved tops. Ultimately they aren’t going to need many clothes in addition to their main ski gear so don’t over pack here. You’ll probably find that they are happy just wearing their thermals in the evenings anyway!
Après SKI
Ski Famille favourites include Ellis Brigham, Snow + Rock, Trespass and Mountain Warehouse. Aside from specialist sportswear shops, we’ve also found stores such as Boden, M&S and H&M stock some great skiwear, albeit limited in options. Decathlon and Sports Direct are also well worth a look and offer good value.
There’s also some fantastic online stores that stock a range of brands and labels, giving you a vast selection of items to pick from. Our go-to sites include Little Skiers, Dinoski and Muddy Puddles which stocks its own bespoke range of children’s outerwear including ski gear.
WHERE TO BUY
OUR TOP PICKS
SKI CLOTHING
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Snow Flurry Ski Jacket
Muddy Puddles
Bloc Goggles
Muddy Puddles
Columbia Beanie
Little Skiers
Columbia Snowsuit
Little Skiers
Barts Nylon Mittens
Little Skiers
Sorel Witney Snow Boots
Little Skiers
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