Clothes for a ski holiday away from the slope

Short answer: The hours you are not skiing are spent in a warm lodge or on a cold terrace. Those are the hours that decide how good the holiday feels, and soft layers you can adjust make them easier.

The lodge is warm and dry

Indoors at a ski resort it is often over twenty degrees, with very dry air from the heating. After a day in the cold that feels nice at first, but thick clothes quickly become too much. A thin layer is enough inside. A bamboo sweatshirt for women suits the hours after the slopes.

The terrace is cold to sit on

Even in sunshine it is below zero on a terrace at altitude, and you sit still with a cup in your hand. The sun feels warm on your face, but your body cools when you do not move. One more layer helps you stay seated. See the range for women for soft layers.

Your feet need air after the boots

A day in ski boots leaves your feet warm and damp, and a dry pair of socks in the evening does most for your rest. Change straight away when the boots come off, before your feet get cold. See best sellers for women for soft basics for the evening.

Change out of ski clothes right away

Ski clothes are made for moving in the cold, not for sitting in the warmth. When you come in, your inner layer has collected moisture from an active day. Take it off and change into something dry and soft. It feels like a break for your body and makes the evening more comfortable.

The dry air

Heating at altitude dries the air a lot, and you notice it on your skin, lips and throat. Drink water through the evening and choose clothes that do not make it worse by being too warm. A thin, soft layer means less sweat and feels better on dry skin than a thick one you will take off anyway.

Layers for the terrace

When you go out on the terrace, add a layer over your sweatshirt, even if the sun is shining. You should be able to sit still for half an hour or more. A blanket over your legs helps too. When you go back in, take the layer off at the door so you do not overheat in the dry air.

Pack a soft set for each day

The simplest is a soft set for each evening: something to sit, eat and relax in. It does not take much space, and it gives you something dry to change into every day. With a pair of dry socks for each evening, you have what you need to make the hours off the slopes feel good.

The days you do not ski

Some days you might stay in town or go for a walk instead of skiing. Then the soft layers carry the whole day. Wear them in layers so you can adapt between warm cafés and cold streets. It is the same thinking as in the evening, just over more hours.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I bring for after skiing

One soft set per day and dry socks for each evening. That way you always have something dry to change into after the slopes.

Why is it so dry indoors

Heating at altitude dries the air a lot. Drink water and choose a thin layer so you do not sweat more than needed.

What about the terrace

Expect sub zero temperatures even in full sun, and add a layer before you sit down with a cup.