Never been skiing before?

Question

Im going for a week and have never been before. What do i need to buy? I already have a snow suit. And we are renting all the equipment E.G Ski's etc

Answer 1

I have been doing skiing and will be going again next week.

If you want to be regular then buy new things, if you are going for liesure then dont buy use alternate means, These things are also available on rent at the site,

Have a good woolen pair of socks, may be thick socks, if u dont have then put on two pairs of socks.

Have good gloves, may be cotton and then leather golves.

Head gear to cover your head

Ear defenders to cover for your ears

Dont consume more water before start, you will need to go to toilet.

May be glasses

put on under dress as well

Answer 2

One pair of ski socks in your boots never 2.  Wear an insulated pair of gortex gloves, a hat that will cover your ears, eye protection, goggles and sunglasses, sunburn cream (SPF 35 +).  For a week trip, also take spare clothes, and some snow boots, dancing shoes and a swim suit, for the hot tub, also money.  Ski resorts try to do a years income in a 4 month period so allow that prices are higher.  Take lessons from a qualified professional instructor, not your friends if you want to keep them as friends.

Have fun, also ice packs on your muscles for 20 minutes right after the day is done will help prevent soreness the next day.  Allow an overnight sleep before you start skiing at altitude.

Answer 3

bring plenty of warm clothes! you are smart to rent the equipment.  i would also suggest buying a ski lesson.  you can take a day lesson or even two days.  its will really help you enjoy the sport!

Answer 4

Make sure you have spare clothes in case you get wet, especially socks.  A hat and gloves, if cold a neck gator to cover better against the wind.  Goggles or shades for the eyes, and sunblock for any face that's not covered.  Chapstick in a pocket will be helpful too.  Your boots will probably be uncomfortable so be preparred.  In between runs or hot coco breaks be sure to unbuckle them.  I suggest a lesson for the first day also.  And last but most important...helmet to protect your melon!

Answer 5

A pair of crouches.

Answer 6

Insurance.

OK, I originally gave a sarcastic answer to this question, but I do want you to have a good time, and the other answers on here are COMPLETELY wrong.  You will be completely miserable if you take any of the advice on here form the other people.  First of all, NO COTTON WHATSOEVER.  No jeans, cotton socks, cotton gloves, cotton shirts, nothing at all.  Cotton stores moisture, traps it agains your skin, and will not dry out.  If this stuff gets wet, you are screwed for the day.  Lots of companies make synthetic or silk like fabrics that will wick moisture away from your body, and dry very quickly, keeping you warm and comfortable on the slopes.  The majority of these fabrics are pretty thin, so dont be worried about how thick your stuff is, just add layers if you get cold or it is a windy day.  Fleece is good too, it is very warm, it will not store moisture, but will not break the wind.  Speaking of wind, both your top and bottom layer (coat and snowpants) should be waterproof and wind resistant.  This will also help keep you dry and warm.   Look for a pair of socks that are made for skiing.  Never wear real thick socks or double them up.  Ski boot liners are designed to keep your feet warm enough, a nice pair of thin smartwool or synthertic socks will do the trick, and will not be thick enough to cut off the circulation in your toes, which thick or layered socks will do every time.  A pair of sunglasses or goggles are key, otherwise the wind will blow in your eyes which makes them water, and you will not be able to see.  Also if it is snowing, you will need goggles to keep snow out of your eyes.  I would suggest wearing a helmet, first of all, it will keep your head warmer than any hat, and second of all it will save your life.  Drink plenty of water, who cares about going to the bathroom, it will decrease your chances of getting altitude sickness, which is miserable.  Avoid coffee if you are a coffee drinker, it will constrict your blood vessels and make you more pron to altitude sickness.  Make sure to eat plenty of food, preferrably in small portions throughout the day, this will help with the altitude as well.  A cell phone or a pair of two-way radios is good to have in case you get separated from your group.  Last thin, make sure to put sunscreen on even if it is a cloudy day.  UV rays are much more intense on the mountains, and even get reflected off of the snow and back to your face due to the bright white surface, so you get a double dose of that c**p.  A strong sunscreen will keep you from getting badly burned.  The most important thing is too have fun while you are skiing, and taking this advise will ensure a comfortable trip down the mountain and a warm dry return to the lodge at the end of the day.

Answer 7

I'd suggested insulated or thick socks.

Went skiing many a time with my friends in our work clothes,

Blue Jeans. Gloves, ski cap and sunglases/goggles might be nice.

It can be a little demanding physically. Maybe something for sore muscles.

If you take to it, you might be going intermediate first day. Just remember not to get to brave.  

When you try the intermediate slope, ask a few people which one they might recommend.

Outside of that, hope you enjoy it.

Answer 8

Make sure you have mittens with leather palms. Since you have never done this, there is a small hill that you can practice on and it usually has a rope to pull you up the hill and you will need the leather on the palms top grip the rope and protect your hands. You might want to bring a jacket and just some waterproof thin pants to go over jeans, because you will be working hard and might be too warm in a snowsuit. Make sure you have a hat (many people who ski have bright colored unusual looking hats) Layers work well as far as clothing, because although your face and hands may get cold, you can easily work up a sweat and will need to cool off your upper body. Goggles are also a good thing to have, as snow tends to blow in your face on the way down a hill if it has snowed recently.