Clothing at Village Ski Loft
Dressing for the outdoors can be tricky in Lake Tahoe. You may experience freezing temps, wind, precipitation, and hot sun all in the course of an afternoon. Dressing appropriately makes the difference between a good time and a great time.
We reccommend dressing in layers to be best prepared. It will allow you to be warm and dry and leave you the ability to shed layers if the conditions change. Below you will find some suggestions on how to layer.
Base Layer
The base layer should be a lightweight wicking layer. Syntheics or fine wool make the best baselayers because they keep you warm, even if you perspire. Aviod cotton. It feels nice to the skin, but gets cold and clammy as soon as it gets wet.
Insulation Layer
Your second layer should be something a little thicker to keep the warmth in. A long sleeve shirt made of synthetics is a good choice. You can always double up on this layer if you aren't quite sure just how cold it's going to be on the hill. In extreme cold, use a thick layer with lots of loft. This will trap the most amount of heat in. Fleece is an excellent choice for this layer.
Outer Layer
For the Sierras, you should probably have a variety of outer layers. A hard shell is good for storm days as it will keep the wind and precipitation out. The drawback of a hard shell is that it is not very breathable. That is why you should also have some sort of soft shell to complement your outfit. A soft shell will keep most of the elements out, but remain breathable. This is handy on those warm Tahoe days when the difference in temperature may swing by 20 degrees between the top and bottom or morning and afternoon.
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