Don’t get burned on the slopes

Sunscreens reduce the threat of UV damage in the high country. But be forewarned: While most protect against UVB rays, few offer more than minimal protection against the equally harmful UVA rays.

Note: Ultraviolet radiation levels rise 5% for every 1,000 feet of elevation, and snow reflects UV radiation. SPF measures UVB, but not UVA, intensity. The Outfitter used data from the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the American Chemical Society to reach his conclusions.