12 Cold Weather Accessories for Your Next Ski Adventure
Yosemite National Park, California. Photo by Juan Arreguin / Unsplash.
You've got the basics covered, now it's time to accessorize. From leather gloves created by a professional skier to goggles inspired by the design of fighter pilot helmets, these are the 12 winter accessories you should pack for your next ski vacation.
1. Killspencer Snap Case, $48
The full-grain, black leather case enusres that your new iPhone 7 will stay safely attached to your wrist as you take selfies on the gondola.
2. Hestra Morrison Pro Model Glove, $200
Sweden's heritage glove brand has been keeping hands warm since 1936. Protect knuckles and fingers from unexpected spills with a pair of professional skier-designed leather gloves.
3. Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream, $48
Made with black currant, calendula, and sea buckthorn, the fast-absorbing face cream hydrates and nourishes windburned skin after a day on the slopes.
4. Sweaty Betty Mountain Top Seamless Ski Base Layer, $105
Skip the usual single-color long johns for a cute geometric printed top made from quick-dry fabric. A high collar and ribbed cuffs and hem help retain heat.
5. Falke Ski Socks, $38
Socks made from an insulating wool blend socks will keep feet dry and toasty.
6. SkiLynx 3.0, $3
Download the app's latest version to track friends and family on the slopes, easily share your location, and receive an overview of the runs you skied that day. Best part: It syncs up with your new Apple watch.
7. Smith Vantage Helmet, $230
A sleek and comfortable helmet that comes in a variety of colors and has built-in vents you can adjust based on the wind chill factor.
8. Smith Outdoor Tech Wired Audio Chips, $40
Finally! A comfortable way to listen to your favorite tunes and answer phone calls without removing your helmet or gloves. Compatible with most helmets.
9. Patagonia Stormfront Backpack, $299
Stash a cell phone, water, and an extra layer in the waterproof backpack. A built-in harness and waist belt system ensures support and comfort as you fly down the slopes.
10. Leaf + Root Herbal Vapor Rub, $9
Ease chest colds and muscle pain with an herbal vapor rub made from herbs like thyme, rosemary, and wild marjoram.
11. Oakley Flight Deck Prizm Goggle, $200
Inspired by the design of fighter pilot helmets, the rimless goggle has one of the largest fields of view on the market.
12. Zippo Hand Warmer, $27
A mini pocket-sized furnace to keep hands warm on chilly days.
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