When heading to the peaks surrounding Lake Tahoe, it’s important to have the right array of accessories for changing conditions. Accessories is a pretty broad category, so we’ll break it down into a few bite size chunks:
Eyewear
One most important items of protection for mountain climate is good eyewear. Abundant sunshine and the reflectivity of the sun off snow covered peaks can seriously damage your eyes. That’s why it is imperative to pack UV rated goggles and sunglasses if you plan on spending any time in the sun at all. Sunglasses are great for low impact activities like hiking and snowshoeing. They’re also fine for skiing and snowboarding, but don’t offer the protection of goggles. Goggles keep snow and wind out better than glasses and they offer superior impact and puncture protection.
Gloves
Pick a pair of gloves that are suited to the weather and activity that you’re participating in. For aerobic activities like cross country skiing and snowshoeing, you can generally pick a lighter glove because you are constantly in motion. For skiing and riding, a pair of insulated, waterproof gloves are nice because your often spend 5 to 10 minutes riding a lift between activity.
Helmets
Helmets have quickly become standard equipment for skiers and riders. Almost 80% of the snow sports population wears a helmet these days. We stock a great selection of snow helmets to keep you and your entire family head safe when schussing around the Lake Tahoe basin.
Hydration and Backpacks
You often have to carry an array of gear into the hills with you. The weather is constantly changing, temperature at lake level is often much warmer than at 8000 feet, and there’s always a chance of a storm blowing in. Having a good pack can help make it easier to prepare for the days action, by allowing you to take the essentials with you. For backcountry skiers and riders, we offer packs that allow you take your snow safety tools with you. For the more casual user, a Camelback or fanny pack is nice to pack some water and sunscreen.
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