TOBIAS GRANATH

Q: What kind of weather conditions do you usually prepare for when skiing in January in the Alps?

TG: "When skiing in January, you can experience all kinds of weather. At altitude, it can get severely cold, down to -20 degrees Celsius. Add some wind, and it can feel like an Arctic winter. On the same day, at lower altitudes, it can feel like spring, especially around lunchtime on sunny slopes."

Q: Would you say you’re someone who gets cold easily, or do you warm up quickly when skiing?

TG: "I consider myself as someone who gets warm easily. My body temperature rises quickly as soon as I start moving. You’d think that means I wouldn’t need many layers. But, I’d rather not be cold! There are periods during the day when I’m not moving much—sitting on the chairlift or waiting for clients at the end of a powder run, for example. And during downhill skiing, especially on higher altitudes or shaded slopes, I don’t warm up much."