ALL IN
FAMILY
BY ANNIE ADELSON
Kids take to the
slopes — just like
their parents.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGIE BAAN
On Jodi: jacket, $899; sweater,
$299; ski pants, $299; knit cap,
$79; all by Bogner.
Post Card turtleneck, $129.
Leatherock belt, $169.
Grandoe leather gloves, $75.
All available at Don Thomas
Sporthaus.
on and Jodi Weiss first
realized that downhill
skiing would be a huge
part of their lives for
years to come on a vacation back in
February 1994.
That's when Ron proposed to
Jodi, 10,000 feet up on the very
top of Heavenly Mountain, hov-
ering somewhere over the border
between California and Nevada.
Taking her totally by surprise,
Ron had managed to conceal the
engagement ring in the pocket of
his ski jacket on the long trip up
the mountain, being ever so care-
ful not to lose it in the snow.
From that moment on, the elated
couple knew that when they had
children, this sport would be in
their kid's blood, too.
R
On Jordyn: Giro hel-
met, $54.99; jacket,
$129.50; fleece hoodie,
$59.50, ski pants,
$99.50; gloves, $25;
knit hat, $25; all by
Obermeyer and all
available at Boyne
Country Sports.
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algene water bottle,
$8, available at
Moosejaw.
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BLENDING STYLE WITH SAFETY
■ A blast from the past for apres ski: Moon Boots are back! For kids and
adults while not on the slopes, this fun footwear comes in a rainbow of
colors. More options include fuzzy faux fur boots for girls that just shake
clean when they come in from the snow. For women, real fur boots for apres
ski or just for getting about town this winter are a hot ticket item. "Tecnica's
silver fox and red fox styles have been flying off the shelves in the last few
weeks," notes Ken Griffith, manager of Boyne Country Sports in Bloomfield
Hills, detecting the trend. "Fur is definitely back this year."
III Layer up with all the bells and whistles: Even for the smallest ski tots,
trendy meets high-tech as the warmest jackets come complete with not only
the most modern fabrics available today but also with convenient pockets for
the cell phone and the always-essential iPod.
■ Don't forget your helmet: Helmets are as essential today for skiing as
they are for cycling. "Even a small tumble can be dangerous without the
proper headgear," cautions Griffith. Insulated ski helmets should fit snug
and can be used with a helmet liner. Bright colors and wild designs are
big this year, so you can be safe and fashionable at the same time.
II Stay dry: "The base layer is the most important," Julie Wolfe, vice presi-
dent of Moosejaw Mountaineering reminds us, "and if it's not right, you'll
be uncomfortable while you ski no matter what you layer on top of it."
The best long underwear is made of a wicking material (such as Marmot's
DriClime and Patagonia's Capeline) that pulls the moisture away from the
body and into the fabric.
■ Hi-tech insulators: Have you noticed that goose down has disappeared
from the inside of ski jackets? "Down is the warmest insulator in the world,
but it's bulky and useless when it gets wet," points out Debra Sigmann,
buyer at Don Thomas Sporthaus in Bloomfield Township. The newest synthetic
insulators are lightweight, waterproof and very warm due to the way the
small fibers hook together, trapping air between them. This allows for the
more body-conscious, updated designs in outerwear. Look for gorgeous
women's jackets with high-fashion trim such as faux fur and embroidery
along with low-rise, slim-fitting ski pants. For men, thin and lightweight
materials allow for maximum movement and endless layering options.
All are impressively windproof, water resistant and toasty warm.
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