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Cricket · Gucci

Going skiing, what do I need?

littlebean · Kate Spade

When I go skiing, the maximum that I I bring is:

-long underwear -- Patagonia's capilene is my favorite
-ski pants -- that are thick and warm and waterproof
-one or two fleeces to layer depending on how cold it is
-ski coat -- that is also thick and warm and waterproof
-glove liners
-waterproof gloves
-goggles
-neck gator -- a fleece thing that goes around your neck to stay warm
-fleece headband and/or hat
-thin socks + thick socks

If you don't have any of this yet, it would cost a fortune to buy. It wouldn't be worth it to buy everything for a one-time ski trip -- especially if you're not going somewhere that is really cold. In my opinion, the gloves, waterproof outer layer, goggles and hat are the essential items -- you can probably make do in terms of staying warm with layers that you already own.

Hope that helps!

greca · BCBG

Littlebean has excellent suggestions- I would highly recommend a capilene underlayer- it keeps you warm and wicks away sweat which makes it alot more comfortable than plain cotton...If you do invest in ski pants/gloves, try to get Gore-tex- it's really waterproof and warm- there's nothing worse than being wet and cold- especially since as a first time skier you might be spending alot of time on your bum...