Ski Hats

It's finally snowing. Not only do those beautiful white flakes signal the start of the holiday season, they also mean that the longed-for winter vacation you've been planning since fall can now be a dream come true. What goes into that suitcase you're lugging along to Aspen, Lake Tahoe or Gstaad? You're taking your skis, of course. But along with them are your ski boots, ski suit, goggles, and all the other items of clothing you'll need in order not to freeze to death on the mountain slopes: gloves, parka, socks, muffler and your ski hat.

Ski hats are one of the most vital things anyone with common sense should have in the winter-time, ski slope or no ski slope. Covering your head in cold weather is a must, to avoid catching a cold, the flu or worse, hypothermia. Not only do ski hats do just this, but they conveniently cover your ears as well to protect them from the cold and possible frostbite. Made out of all sorts of material that naturally keep your head and ears warm, ski hats now come in all sizes, styles and colors.

Natural fabrics like wool, cotton, and even hemp are the natural materials most commonly used for ski hats, but some synthetic textiles like polar fleece are now widely employed as well. Usually knitted or weaved, ski hats come in a variety of styles: beanies, jester hats, pancake hats, with earflaps, ski helmets and much more. A lot have added designs like pom-poms, fringe, spikes or lengthy tops that end in tails. You can pick out the one that best complements your skiing style.