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cept possibly for the shoulders and hood. A waterproof garment can easily become soaked from within by condensing perspiration. The parka hood must have drawstrings to permit covering head and face, except eyes and nose. A cap or headband will supply necessary additional insulation for the ears. Overmitts should be large enough so that fillers will not press against the fingertips. Ski boots.—Boots should be large enough for an additional pair of socks or for inner soles as added insulation. Lower temperatures should be expected and must be guarded against. The toe of the boot must be high enough to permit curling the toes under (to increase circulation) when worn with full set of socks and inner soles. The boot should, of course, be the best quality that can be afforded—economical in the long run since cheaper boots require earlier replacement. Rubber lug soles are desirable on two counts: they provide better traction for climbing on rock and they offer more insulation than leather. The downhill boot, with its various strata of leather, is neither light nor flexible enough for touring, where there will be little need for downhill tension and the thick sole that can take it. But the touring boot must not be so limber as to sacrifice control. Gaiters of light windproof canvas are essential for keeping loose snow out of boots and socks. |
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