Going to the snow?

Question

Im going to the Soda Springs by Tahoe and this is my first time going to the snow so i am not certain on what to wear. Since it's late march i dont think i need to bulk up on the clothing that much and i dont want to spend that much money. My bf said i could wear rain boots and water resistent pants with sweats and thermals underneath. Your help is appreciated!

Answer 1

At this time of yr. you should wear water resistant clothing all over your body, including your ski jacket & pants. It's a great idea to have water resistant gloves or mittens. You can find plenty of canvas, water resistant gloves & mittens.

You should also wear thermals underneath. They'll keep you warmer & if it gets wet they'll keep the cold moisture off you skin & you won't catch cold.

Remember, you can't really over dress with warm clothing for skiing. It more than likely to be much colder at the top of the mountain then at the bottom. You'll also be surprised how windy it get while riding up the lift or at the top. You can get cold on a lift since you're just sitting there.

Get a locker to store your clothes since you're not sure what to wear. Every ski area has rental lockers & they cost only about 25-50 cents. They are usually found around the area where equip. rentals are.

If you get to warm, you can store your clothes in your locker & then put them back on if it gets colder. Remember, it can get cold if you ski early, or very late in the day or especially at night. GOOD LUCK & HAVE FUN!!!