Ski Hats & Beanies

Before understanding the difference between the various models of ski hats, let’s first focus on the importance of wearing a ski hat. Like any extremity of your body, your head is particularly exposed to the cold. In this regard, your head, if not effectively protected, is responsible for 30 to 40% of the body’s heat loss. Without a ski hat, your head will be completely exposed to the cold, which will ultimately cool your entire body. As you know, depending on the altitude at which you are in the mountains, temperatures can be extremely harsh. Similarly, if your physical activity is rather moderate, you can quickly cool down in the face of external temperatures that can be harsh for your body. Moreover, the mountains are full of surprises. You might start your hike under a beautiful blazing sun, and a few hours later find yourself under a thick blanket of clouds and fog, with a cold wind chilling your entire body from head to toe. Therefore, it would be futile to equip yourself with excellent gear with perfect thermal insulation and leave your head bare exposed to the cold: all the heat stored in your body would be evacuated through your head. To avoid shivering and ruining your beautiful day with your feet in the snow, or even getting sick the next day, it is therefore essential to equip yourself with a ski hat when going outdoors in winter, whether for sledding or simply for a stroll in the city or at the ski resort. Additionally, the ski hat offers other advantages. Indeed, while your jacket may have the advantage of having a hood, your ski hat acts as an intermediate layer, preventing air infiltration and positioning itself as a true cocoon of softness between your head and your hood. An extra comfort that you will undoubtedly appreciate, especially when the call for hot chocolate, herbal tea, and a warm blanket is felt! Furthermore, your ski hat not only keeps your head warm but also protects it from the elements. In case of light rain or snow showers, your ski hat is ideal for keeping your hair and scalp safe from these few flakes. In this regard, some ski hats are made of waterproof material, making them even more resistant to small weather disturbances and thus providing you with more protection. Finally, a significant advantage of wearing a ski hat is the look it gives you! Indeed, the ski hat is a true fashion accessory, and the numerous models and colors available allow you to add a fun touch to your bundled-up look! You can thus treat yourself by choosing your ski hat, and even allow yourself to wear an original ski hat, whether by its color, shape, design, or even its accessorization (the pom-pom is even allowed!). If the benefits of wearing a ski hat are now clear to you, it’s time to tackle the heart of the matter, which is what type of ski hat to choose from all the existing models.