How Do You Dress For Cross Country Skiing?
Just as in any sport, having the proper equipment is essential to making the most of your cross country skiing. Part of that equipment is warm and functional clothing. Layer up. As with downhill skiing or any winter outdoor activity, the key to staying comfortable and warm is by dressing in layers. You will need to have an inner, middle and outer layer of clothing at minimum. Start by putting on your inner layer of thermal underwear and undershirt. Try to choose a fiber blend for your “long johns” that will wick away the sweat from your body as you ski. Suit up with your thermal middle layer. Pick out a warm fleece pull-over that features a zip-up cowl neck. This layer may also serve as your outer layer if you are cross country skiing on a particularly warm winter day. Pick a pair of ski pants that are both water- and wind-resistant. These come in a variety of styles, including some with suspenders to help keep pants from slipping down as you ski along the snow. Look for the same quali
