What to wear for skiing? What you need to prepare, and you can rent.
When you go skiing or snowboarding for the first time, ski wear is one of the most difficult things to prepare. Top and pants, shoes, knit hat, and gloves. If you want to buy everything, it is quite hard. If you are living in an area without snowfall, it is not easy to imagine what to wear for skiing.
We are introducing what you need to wear from home, what you can rent from a rental shop!
What to wear from home?
First, what should I wear when I leave home?
If you are going to rent all ski wear, you can wear normal clothes. As ski resort is cold with an average of 0 degrees, please make sure you keep yourself warm!
Also, as boots have a tighter fit for skiing and snowboarding, it is better to put on bigger socks. You can also relax your feet on the way home. Shoes with high heels or pumps are not appropriate because you may fall.
What to wear under ski wear?
Sweatshirts and hoodies are often worn in ski resorts, and fleece material is also popular. Choose clothes which are easy to move.
As you will sweat, it is recommended to wear thin underwear which is hygroscopic and quick-drying. Polyester or wool are recommended materials.
Since you may get hot when wearing a scarf or it may get in the way. Instead, most people wear a neck warmer or face mask.
What can I rent from a rental shop?
Almost all ski resorts have their own rental shop, you can rent your pair of skis, boots, wear and other equipment needed. There is an equipment set with all basic items. You can come without bringing anything. The price for this set varies from weekdays to weekends around 8,000JPY to 15,000JPY. If you are going by but tour from Nagoya Station, you can join its discount plan too. Please check on their website.
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How to access TAKASU MOUNTAINS
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If you plan to go skiing 3 times or above in one season, maybe it is cheaper to buy your own equipment than rental. Please compare and choose what suits you the most.
Can I borrow a hat and gloves?
Knit hats, gloves, and goggles are more difficult to find a rental. As they touch people’s skin directly, some ski resorts may not rent these three items. It is better to prepare your own in advance. Some large ski resorts are also selling these in their shops.
Many ski newbies are wondering whether goggles are necessary or not. On a ski slope in pure white, it reflects more sunlight than imagine. Your eyeballs may get sunburned, causing blurred vision and pain. We recommend wearing goggles to protect your eyes.
Also, please don’t forget to put on sunscreen on your skin for protection!
What to wear if I do not ski?
Last but not least, how about what to wear if you are doing winter activities other than skiing or snowboarding?
There are a kid’s area for children, a snowmobile, and a mountaintop café for you to enjoy even if you do not ski in TAKASU MOUNTAINS.
If you are not skiing or snowboarding, wearing a down jacket is good. If you do not want to get wet, please wear your raincoat or poncho on top.
Snow pants are the best for bottom wear, you can get a pair of them at some fast fashion stores.
Waterproof shoes or snow boots are recommended for footwear.
You can rent them in some ski resorts, or you can buy them at hardware stores.
If you are not used to going to snow mountains or going to ski resorts, you may be a little confused, but actually, you can purchase them at stores nearby.
Please use this article as a reference before you go to the ski resort!
◎TAKASU MOUNTAINS
Consists of 6 ski resorts and 5 ski hotels, “Dynaland”, “Takasu Snow Park”, “Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort”, “Washigatake Ski Resort”, “Whitepia Takasu”, “Kunigami Kogen Vacance Village Ski Resort”, creating a huge snow resort. They have started cooperating since 2019.
