Need help with what to pack to go snowboarding....?

Question

I am going snowboarding in Colorado for the first time in February. I've never even been skiing. I really need help with what to pack to wear. All those layers and gloves and goggles and everything. Please help!!

Answer 1

Helmet

Gloves

Extra Gloves(Tow Ropes MAY rip up your first gloves, happened to me way too many times)

Gym Shorts

Snowpants

Wrist Guards(Heard beginners break wrist ezly, yet never seen happen, when i went snowbaording for 5 years.)

T Shirt

Very good winter jacket

snowboard(with binding)

boots

Googles

Scarf//Neck Warmer

Hip Pads------IMPORTANT---- beginners usually whine that there tailbone hurts after their first couple rides, with hip pads, you can stay fresh the whole season!

Answer 2

Sounds like fun - enjoy Colorado!

My recommendations - layers for your upper body. Depending on where you are, you may find it sunny and warm - or not! If I were going I'd have with me:

Under Armor or long underwear

Long sleeved shirt

Winter sweater (preferably wool)

Fleece and shell or Columbia multi layer jacket

Snowboard outer snow pants

Pants (I normally would wear jeans or soft warmups under snow pants)

Neck Warmer

Helmet and skull cap

Snowboarding mittens

Snowboarding takes a while to learn. Expect to be on your butt a lot of the time. Enjoy being outside in the snow, and have a change of pants and mittens.

Good Luck!