What do i need to bring when i go snowboarding/skiing?

Question

i have never gone snowboarding or skiing before and dont know what to bring (besides the actual snowboard and skis), what do i need to wear? what should i bring? what kind of shoes? what kind of pants?

Answer 1

a snowboard a bandana some money a helmet/hat and googles

Answer 2

visit a ski shop a week or so before you go out.  call the resort where you plan to ski.  both places will give  you ideas specific for their area.

Answer 3

ski cloths, sun cream, sun glasses, BLISTER PLASTERS (espesialy if its your first time), just take like some warm shoes for walkin around in wen ur not sking and jeans and stuff are fine

Answer 4

if youve never gone snowbording before then may god have mercy upon your soal

Answer 5

u need a helmet, if u are skiing u have to get special ski shoes (same with snowboarding), a coat, snow pants, gogles, u might want to wear some underarmour clothes under the ski stuff. u also might want to wear a neck warmer to cover your face so u dont get frostbite.

Answer 6

I recommend:

gore-tex gloves or better (around £60.00)

Ski socks

long thermal pants

salopets

jacket

sweat shirts

poloneck

T-shirts

Jeans(for night time although none cares what you ware)

choclate (for energy)

Water (to keep you hydrated)

Goggles or sunglasses

wolly hat

camra

Enjoy your trip

Answer 7

This applies to boarding and skiing

- 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 8

Traveler is correct, except he recommends not to bring food/water. I always do because most resorts only have fast food and its really expensive.  Also, water and Gatorade is usually 3 dollars a bottle!

Answer 9

boots

gloves, hat. etc

cable thing for snowboard

poles?

towel to dry skis & board so they dont rust