What clothes are absolutely essential for skiing in springish weather?
h asked:
Beginner here, I think i might have a pair of sweatpants…
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Beginner here, I think i might have a pair of sweatpants…
We’re going today, and don’t have the time or cash to spend loads on specialty gear just for one day, so help is very much appreciated!!!
Parker
November 26th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Ethan
Something more water-proof than sweatpants.
November 28th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Kaylee
For all winter sports outdoors, a water repellent jacket, pants and several thin layers of wick-able clothing, also water repellent(gortex) gloves, and eye-protection (sunglasses, and/or goggles) Wool or smart wool socks, and a windbreaker. Where are you finding “springish” weather this time of year?
Only one pair of socks in your boot, nothing else besides your foot. The boots must fit tight around your foot.
Take a lesson from a professional instructor, not from a friend if you wish to stay friends.
November 29th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Nicholas
Jim has a great answer:
However, you could get by with any water resistant pants, such as nylon wind pants or something like that. Not sweats, and not jeans.
Definitely gloves or mitts. Snow is sharp, and you will cut your hands if you fall (if the skis don’t).
If it’s sunny, sunglasses are fine, or goggles. The sun really reflects off the snow, doubling or tripling the “brightness”.
You probably already left though…so hope you had fun!!
December 2nd, 2010 at 6:58 pm
William
nothing too heavy but not too light
December 4th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Liam
you’ve already received some great answers, especially jiim&let it snow, so I’m not going to bother but I want to head this answer off before someone suggests it….Do not wear a scarf(I’m constantly seeing this response in like questions). a scarf is not appropriate on any ski hill at any time of the year and if the lift operator is not asleep he will not let you on the chair wearing one.