3- ADAPT YOUR OUTFIT
TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS
Windy, snowy or even sunny days...cross-country skiing can be practised in so many weather conditions.Obviously, you need to adapt your cross-country skiing outfit to the weather conditions but that’s it!Your choice of outfit depends on two things: the weather + intensity of your effort.
For example, on a "cool" day, an advanced skier would simply wear a technical base layer with a lightweight, windproof jacket, whereas a beginner at low intensity would tend to wear a warm jacket.Remember that you warm up quickly in cross-country skiing so even if you are worried about being cold, don't wrap up too much as you could end up having to "carry" your jacket along with you for your entire run.Go for quality and the right choice of clothing rather than quantity!
KEEP YOUR TOP HALF WARM THANKS TO THE 3-LAYER SYSTEM!
When practising cross-country skiing, you have to manage the warmth and moisture created by effort, at the same time protecting yourself from the outdoor weather conditions such as the wind, cold and snow.
The 3-layer system is perfectly adapted for this sport as it keeps your body dry and warm and protects you from wintry weather conditions.
It’s the overlapping of layers for a clearly defined function: