The "ice-stache"

I was hoping for some advice regarding facial hair on the slopes. I was having too much fun to care about the dwindling temperature, piddling near the parking area close to the truck. When I packed up and went to leave, I realized my whole mustache and beard were frozen over. Sure, it was good for a laugh, but is there a way I can avoid it?

I realize it's the condensation from my breath getting caught in the hair. Is it better to ski clean shaven, or is there something I'd ought to know about?

Clean shave
Stop breathing
or a scarve.

Or just accept the fact that it is a great look :twisted: :twisted:

Says the man who also has facial hair :shock:

I'm assuming you are a man El Taco? If you are a woman, one of your friends really needs to have a quiet word with you....

Yep.
Shave.

I find rinsing my beard in car anti-freeze is quite effective at preventing ice build up. Otherwise a small spray bottle of winter windshield/windscreen wash can be very handy for long runs.

jastem wrote:I'm assuming you are a man El Taco? If you are a woman, one of your friends really needs to have a quiet word with you....

or yours with you Jastem, to teach you to fight those inner gender preconceptions -)

Far Queue wrote:Or just accept the fact that it is a great look :twisted: :twisted:

Says the man who also has facial hair :shock:

I deliberately grow a beard in the week leading up to ski holidays as it keeps my chin warm!

Embrace your furry face and be a man El Taco! 8)