SKI & WINTER | CALIFORNIA

Skiing do's -- and one don't

By Chris Erskine, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
06:27 PM PST, February 11, 2008

Tips for first-timers

* Use snap-on mittens for younger skiers.

* Apply sunscreen, even on cloudy days.

* Dress in layers; temperatures at Southern California resorts can go from the teens to the 50s in a hurry.

* Take a handkerchief (for runny noses).

* Keep your head swiveling to watch out for other skiers.

* Wear a helmet.

* Don't ski faster than your skill level allows.

* Take a camera; at this stage, photo-ops are plentiful.

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