OT-Skiing Tips

Hi,

My husband and I are going to try to go skiing (snowboarding) this year for Christmas.   I am looking for some tips of the trade where I don't go out buying everything that is on the cover and magazine so I look like a skiier.  What things are a neccesity and what things aren't.

Things I know I am going to buy/bring.

Snowsuit
Wool socks
Coat (I have a heavy waterproof coat; will this work?)
sunscreen
sunglasses


Questionable items (not sure if i need to bring them or if i can rent them)
Snow boots
and don't know from there?

Any tips or help would be appreciated.
 

Marti

 

Hat or headband to cover your ears and waterproof gloves.

Waterproof coat will do fine.  If it is sunny and the coat is too warm, you can rent a locker on the slopes to sta**** in.  If it is overcast and windy you will be glad you have it .

When I was a broke college student, I bought a can of scotchguard and sprayed my jeans, jacket and gloves LOL.

I loved my snowboots when I lived in Wyoming, but I skiied a lot of years w/o them so not a necessity.  Any rubber-soled shoes with ridges (tennis shoes) will do ok in the snow.

Chapstick

Thanks Sarah!  I have a snow suit from a lady for my husband and I for only $40.00 for 3 of them.  Not bad at all.

Thanks for the tips and I hope you are doing well.

Marti

Doing good maintaining my weight - busier than hell at work right now.

Can you pack me in your ski bag?  I haven't been skiing in a very long time and I really miss it!

Have fun and be careful.   I never snowboarded but it looks like fun. 

Sure as long as you don't mind a pit stop in Kansas.  lol  Then you can teach me how to ski with out paying someone...oh btw do we have to have lessons?

Marti