My family are going snowboarding for the first time. what do we need to pack? eg what sort of clothing?

Question

My family are going snowboarding for the first time. what do we need to pack? eg what sort of clothing?

Answer 1

This list works for boarders or skiers.

-   Bring a good warm jacket

- waterproof snow/ski pants

- good gloves

- thermals (upper and lower body)

- warm socks

- woolen (or warm) hat/ cap/ beanie

- UV protected snow goggles or Sun glasses for sunny days

- sun block

- chapstick

- scarf (optional)

- helmet (optional)

Bring snow pants (or ski pants) and thermals (which are basically thin, special clothing that is designed to keep you warm.) Although, you might realize that the thermals are too warm (depending on the weather and where you ski) Try layering your clothing so you can vary the amount at any given time and thus control your body temperature. The day can start out cold and then the sun comes out and can be too warm if you have the heavy gear on.  Also, bring a good jacket with a hood and a high zipper that you can zip up to under your chin. Since you are just starting, remember that it can get real warm when you are exerting yourself, so judge your temperature well and don’t over dress. You could bring a sweater that you can use if you get too hot and need to take off your jacket.

Sun block is also a necessity because you can get really burned. And definitely get protection for you eyes, such as snow goggles (UV protection). Sunglasses are OK on sunny days.  Snow goggles keep the snow out of your eyes on stormy days.   Goggles are a must in bad weather. Bring some good gloves that will keep your hands warm and dry (not mittens because you can't grip poles or anything with them).  Bring two pair. One pair for cold weather and another, lighter pair, for sunny, warm days. Bring some good socks that are thick and will keep your feet warm for a long time (there is almost nothing worse than if your feet are cold and wet, because then your feet start hurting and that is just no fun at all; your boots should fit very well).

Bring a good hat (snow beanie/cap) that will protect your ears. Scarves do keep you warm, but they get annoying once you start going a little faster on the bigger slopes. Don’t bring snacks and water with you onto the slopes. There is usually a cafeteria with everything there (I usually ski for some time and then I take a lunch break and go eat and drink something warm and ski some more. This is also a good time to vary your clothing if it has become colder or warmer.  Also, you could take helmet if you want. Some people ski with helmets and it may be a good idea for you since you've never skied and I can guarantee that you will fall a LOT at the beginning.) Don’t worry, even falling is fun on your first day!

Bring a change of clothes along so that you can get warm and dry after you have finished skiing.

Good luck skiing and have fun!

Answer 2

Trunks and a towel!

Answer 3

First Aid kit and Travel Insurance

Answer 4

bandages, splints and some whiskey for the St.Bernards rescue dog

Answer 5

If this is truly your first time, depending upon how good you coat and pants are, pack extra of everything as you will end up getting very wet from spending most of your time in the snow.