Skiing in low-vision conditions is often objectively un-fun, but there are a few ways to make it a slightly more manageable experience. This often depends on where you find yourself skiing, but generally should be applicable to any resort.
The most comforting aspect to skiing in an inversion or super low-light is being in a group of people and sticking with them. Being able to orient yourself through the movements of the people in front of you can incredibly helpful, you can gauge snow conditions and depth much better by watching others. Looking for signage can be a helpful orienting tool as well.
Beyond signs, skiing in trees is about the best way to spend a day skiing in bad vision. For those that don’t feel confident enough to ski the trees, hugging the tree-line of any run can be almost as helpful. The trees provide opportunities for depth and slope that typical runs can’t.
Skiing slow and cautious is essential on days like this, it can also be helpful to look down and watch your skis move too. This way you can be sure you are still moving while the views in front of you may not be.
Whether your stuck in an inversion or the snow just won’t quit, these tips can be helpful to make the poor conditions just slightly more skiable.
It can also be a super cool experience to witness climate phenomena like inversions. So even though the skiing can be incredibly challenging, the weather can be an experience in itself.