6 Après-Ski Essentials

<i>Outside</i> picks the essentials for January, including the Patagonia Reversible Flannel jacket.

Patagonia Reversible Flannel (Photo: Courtesy of Patagonia)

Published December 13, 2011 12:00AM

Patagonia Reversible Flannel

Reversible Flannel jacket by Patagonia.

Après-Ski Etiquette Refresher:
If you’re American, don’t call it “après.” Call it “when we’re done skiing.”

Ski Tuke II hat by North Face.

Après-Ski Etiquette Refresher:
You can keep your hat on, but take your goggles off.

Cedrus shirt by Merrell.

Après-Ski Etiquette Refresher:
Hot chocolate, absolutely. Shot ski, sometimes. Hot toddy, never.

Backyard sunglasses by Zeal.

Après-Ski Etiquette Refresher:

4. Chili cheese fries > nachos > wings.

Après-Ski Etiquette Refresher:
Chili cheese fries > nachos > wings.

Howser shoes by Keen.

Après-Ski Etiquette Refresher:
Still in your ski boots at the bar at 8 P.M.? Time to go home.

PhD Snowboard Ultra Light socks by SmartWool.

Après-Ski Etiquette Refresher:
Karaoking in your ski boots at the bar at midnight—we salute you!