Skiing gloves for Children
Warm, dry hands are so important for adults and even more so for children as they spend so much time playing in the snow that a good pair of gloves or mittens are vital
Little Skiers sells well known and trusted brands such as Hestra, Barts and Trespass and these manufacturers all seem to agree that mittens are warmer than gloves. Although the down side is they are not so easy to grip poles and open zips, older children so seem to want gloves!
Like most things, you get what you pay for and the cost of gloves and mitts for children vary widely. Our cheapest pair are £9.99 and our most expensive are the Hestra Army Leather ski mittens at £47.99. The difference in the price is really down to the material used and you do have to pay for quality and with gloves & mittens it is worth investing in the best possible set you can afford. It is also worth buying a second set, I use a cheaper brand, since my children spend a lot of time playing in the snow, whatever the brand they can get wet so a second set is a godsend to use while the main pair are drying back in the hotel room!
Insulation is an essential part of the glove and the best insulation will be warm without being too bulky. Make sure the glove is water proof and is make for skiing and not just a winter glove, just like the materials used in the ski outer layers.
If you have particularly cold hands, thermal glove liners and chemical hand warmers are excellent.
My favourite brand of glove, which i wear myself and put my children in is ‘Hestra’. This is a Swedish manufacturer specialising in the production of high quality gloves for skiing and mountain biking. Due to the cold climate in Sweden, these gloves have been designed to tackle the most extreme conditions. They are also comfortable, technically well made and last a long time.
visit LittleSkiers for a wide range of ski clothing and accessories as well as useful hints and tips from other parents
Saturday 30 October 2010
Friday 29 October 2010
Forecasts Predict Unusually Cold Start To Winter In France
Météo Consult, a weather research consultancy in France, has released its latest forecast for the 2010-2011 winter season. According to the research centre, this winter will start off early and cold before the average temperatures rise slightly in February.
The La Niña in the east Pacific influences winter in western Europe, generally making for a colder-than-usual season. This meteorological phenomenon is not the only one that impacts winter in Europe. Air pressure from the north Atlantic and the Arctic zones also help chill European winters.
The effects began in the second half of October, when air from Scandinavia made temperatures in France drop. November will be cold and humid, more so than usual, with bouts of stormy weather. According to Météo Consult, the first snows could hit the plains in the more continental parts of France.
December is predicted to be colder than average but dry. The south of France, however, may experience a fair share of rain, wind, and the first snows on the mountains. Further north, snow may occasionally fall on the plains.
These trends are expected to continue throughout January, with temperatures progressing towards seasonal norms. Temperatures in France will rise slightly in February thanks to the influence of milder temperatures in the countries of northern Europe.
Although it is too early to precisely predict the weather for March and the rest of spring, Météo Consult's current data hints at a chilly, dry, and sunny spring.
25 Oct 2010 Christina Rebuffet Broadus, Editor OnTheSnow.co.uk
The La Niña in the east Pacific influences winter in western Europe, generally making for a colder-than-usual season. This meteorological phenomenon is not the only one that impacts winter in Europe. Air pressure from the north Atlantic and the Arctic zones also help chill European winters.
The effects began in the second half of October, when air from Scandinavia made temperatures in France drop. November will be cold and humid, more so than usual, with bouts of stormy weather. According to Météo Consult, the first snows could hit the plains in the more continental parts of France.
December is predicted to be colder than average but dry. The south of France, however, may experience a fair share of rain, wind, and the first snows on the mountains. Further north, snow may occasionally fall on the plains.
These trends are expected to continue throughout January, with temperatures progressing towards seasonal norms. Temperatures in France will rise slightly in February thanks to the influence of milder temperatures in the countries of northern Europe.
Although it is too early to precisely predict the weather for March and the rest of spring, Météo Consult's current data hints at a chilly, dry, and sunny spring.
25 Oct 2010 Christina Rebuffet Broadus, Editor OnTheSnow.co.uk
Friday 15 October 2010
Competition Time!
We've teamed up with one of our favourite travel companies: Crystal Ski part of the Tui Group. Little Skiers will kit out one child in our joint competition running until December 17th. See Crystal blog for competition details
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Thursday 14 October 2010
It's Snow Time Soon!
It's that time of year again, the leaves are falling off the tree, the morning walk to school has a definite nip in the air, the ski and snowboard shows are starting again so our thoughts turn towards the mountains and start looking forward to our annual skiing holiday.
Nothing beats that feeling on your first day out on the slopes; the cool, crisp clean air, the breath-taking views with the most beautiful azure skies. Nothing clears your mind and sweeps away work stresses than that first run down.
If you have not booked your holiday yet, there are still lots to choose from. Half term is traditionally the time us Brits go skiing but it really is worth looking at other times. Christmas time is building in popularity, less expensive and provides a fabulous Christmassy atmosphere for the whole family. Plenty of family time playing in the snow and no boring television! Another popular time is Easter, but it is late this year, falling on April 24th so the options are limited to high altitude resorts.
Have a look at our HOLIDAY HINTS section, we have compiled a helpful list of recommended resorts from both travel agents and other parents - a good place to start!
Don't forget to come back to us at www.littleskiers.co.uk to kit your children out, our new ranges for 2010/2011 are arriving daily and with a massive choice from value ski wear sets to the latest in Swedish designed ski jackets, you will find everything you need in one place.
Nothing beats that feeling on your first day out on the slopes; the cool, crisp clean air, the breath-taking views with the most beautiful azure skies. Nothing clears your mind and sweeps away work stresses than that first run down.
If you have not booked your holiday yet, there are still lots to choose from. Half term is traditionally the time us Brits go skiing but it really is worth looking at other times. Christmas time is building in popularity, less expensive and provides a fabulous Christmassy atmosphere for the whole family. Plenty of family time playing in the snow and no boring television! Another popular time is Easter, but it is late this year, falling on April 24th so the options are limited to high altitude resorts.
Have a look at our HOLIDAY HINTS section, we have compiled a helpful list of recommended resorts from both travel agents and other parents - a good place to start!
Don't forget to come back to us at www.littleskiers.co.uk to kit your children out, our new ranges for 2010/2011 are arriving daily and with a massive choice from value ski wear sets to the latest in Swedish designed ski jackets, you will find everything you need in one place.
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