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When skiing in Alberta’s harsh weather conditions, you’ve probably come across cold and wet days on the hills. One of the best ways to stay warm and dry is to know how to properly layer your clothing. When it comes to layering clothing for skiing, it's essential to have the right combination of clothing to stay warm, dry, and comfortable in Alberta’s frigid weather conditions. Proper layering typically involves three main layers which are the base layer, an insulating layer, and the outer layer. Here is a breakdown of each layer that you should have on when going on your weekend trips to the mountains.
When it comes to skiing, we often focus on the thrill of carving down beautiful slopes and the seemingly perfect picturesque landscape around us. However, we usually forget to bat an eye at the unsung heroes of all ski hills - the ski lifts. With their methodically placed locations on the mountain, these dedicated machines effortlessly and efficiently ferry skiers and snowboarders to their thrill seeking destinations. To fully understand these beautiful machines, we will explore the history, the different types, and the different roles ski lifts play in the world of winter sports.