Dressing for the Slopes
LAYER UP
The best way to dress for winter is to wear layers. This gives you more flexibility to add or remove layers, depending on the weather and your activity.
Turtleneck shirts, sweaters, long underwear and footless tights work well as under-layers. Avoid wearing cotton next to your skin, it will absorb sweat and snow and make you shiver.
For that same reason, wool or acrylic socks are better than cotton athletic socks. Wear one, thin pair. Ski and snowboard boots are designed to be warm. Thick socks, or multiple layers of socks, will only give you blisters.
If you buy anything, it should be a pair of waterproof shell pants and warm long underwear. You probably have a winter sports jacket already.
Also remember to bring water-resistant gloves or mittens. Knitted gloves are not suggested as they get wet and retain moisture. Bring a hat too. However, wearing a hat under a helmet is not suggested.
But, Not too Much
You may not need as many layers of clothing as you think. On a sunny day, you may only need two layers - the waterproof outer layer and the turtleneck/long underwear first layer. But bring a middle layer, a fleece, just in case. You can always take off clothes as you get warmer. Interested in more info, check this out: In general, the three main layers are wicking (worn next to your skin), insulating (middle layer that keeps the cold out) and weather protection (exterior layer or guard against the elements).
What Else to Bring
Sunglasses and/or goggles. The sun is very strong against a snow-white background. Protect your eyes against snow blindness, a temporary but painful burn to the cornea caused by reflections off the snow.
Sunscreen - A sunny day on the snow can be as damaging as a day on the beach without sunscreen.
Future snowboarders, wear wrist guards if you have them. If you already have knee pads, they will help cushion snowboard falls.
Bring a change of clothes. After a day on the snow you may get wet. Bring a change of clothes with you & enjoy the remainder of your visit! Relax by our outdoor fire pit with your favorite beverage or sit in the lodge and enjoy our warm hearty fare in the Mountain Side Cafe and Bar.
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