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In earlier post, fishing gloves were mentioned as an excellent choice for skiing in the rain. In response to a comment, the recommended gloves are specifically the Altas 490 GLOVE, PVC BLUE INSULATED and here’s a link to buy those gloves on-line.
Let’s face it, no one wakes up in the morning hoping for the opportunity to go out skiing and riding in the rain. Rain can actually create pretty good snow conditions, however, as it levels and softens the snow surface. The question is usually how long you can hang outside in the rain before becoming miserably wet. Solution? Don’t get miserably wet!
The oldest cliche in the skiing industry is “You should have been here yesterday!” Well, it can seem like your timing isn’t always perfect, but more times than not a day that doesn’t look so good can turn out to be a pretty good day of skiing and riding. Good vision is essential to confidence in skiing and riding and a quality pair of goggles can make all the difference on a day when things aren’t as clear as usual. My personal recommendation for quality goggles is the Oakley Wisdom.
Skiing in fog and poor visibility conditions brings on a whole new set of rules for skiers and riders. The loss of visibility will basically reduce your confidence to the point where just navigating down a trail can be a challenge. You can maintain good rhythym in your skiing/riding and stay oriented on the slopes through the use of a tactic called corridor turns. Corridor turns require only limited vision through a combination of mental imagery and the use of what few physical features are available.
Skiing and snowboarding in thick fog can be very difficult. When the snow is white, the air is white, and visibility is at a minimum, skiing and snowboarding can become quite difficult. Feeling stiff and “disconnected” from your equipment becomes difficult. So how do you cope?
First, attempt to relax. Many people take up “defensive” postures and tighten muscles they would not ordinarily tense while skiing or snowboarding. Try to systematically relax each muscle group from toe to head.
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