Ski resort clothes and shoes

[Anonymous]

OP here. For socks, would these be good for warmth and dryness?

http://www.amazon.com/Gmark-Girls-Over--Performance-Valentine/dp/B0188XAK3M/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1452651553&sr=8-18&keywords=ski+socks

Admittedly, I'm being a girl and just choosing it because I like it better than the other design.

[Anonymous]

I recommend Eurosocks for skiing.

If this trip is going to be a one time thing, you might consider renting your ski gear - pants, jacket, gloves, and goggles - from getoutfitted.com. We used them last winter and it was an outstanding experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry, I'm a pp who is not a lady.

I don't know about op.

OP here. I am a lady.

Thanks again for the synthetic sock recommendation. I was hoping to finish my cart order through Amazon tonight so I could have everything by the weekend, but maybe I will find time tomo during lunch break to swing by REI before completing my Amazon purchases.

Any more feedback or recs for the goggles?
Should they fit snugly or have enough room for someone wearing glasses to be able to fit those in too? I am a contact wearer so it's a non-issue for me but I am concerned about the fit.

re: Costco, I tried there! Gaithersburg location is out of women's gloves. They have men's and children's. Go figure. I may venture and try Wheaton's Costco but it's a bit out of my way and depending on the time of day, I rather not deal with Georgia Ave. traffic.

Goggles should be comfy, without gaps, and big enough to not interfere with peripheral vision.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. For socks, would these be good for warmth and dryness?

http://www.amazon.com/Gmark-Girls-Over--Performance-Valentine/dp/B0188XAK3M/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1452651553&sr=8-18&keywords=ski+socks

Admittedly, I'm being a girl and just choosing it because I like it better than the other design.

No cotton!

[Anonymous]

Most of the walking you'll do at a resort is on packed snow. 99% of the time, you don't need boots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I recommend Eurosocks for skiing.

If this trip is going to be a one time thing, you might consider renting your ski gear - pants, jacket, gloves, and goggles - from getoutfitted.com. We used them last winter and it was an outstanding experience.

Thanks for the feedback. We're going for a few days and the "outfits" they have available for rent on the site isn't quite what I'm looking for. I have a ski jacket and pants, and I'm getting a ski bib jumper. For the $5 goggles, it would be more for me to rent than to buy them since I found goggles for 19.98 at Dicks and even cheaper on Amazon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most of the walking you'll do at a resort is on packed snow. 99% of the time, you don't need boots.

Thanks, so what's the most appropriate footwear?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most of the walking you'll do at a resort is on packed snow. 99% of the time, you don't need boots.

Thanks, so what's the most appropriate footwear?

With good socks, I'm fine in something like these. http://www.rei.com/product/894627/salomon-x-ultra-2-low-hiking-shoes-womens?cm_mmc=cse_PLA_GOOG-_-8946270006&CAWELAID=120217890001846220&lsft=cm_mmc:cse_PLA_GOOG

But others may think I'm nuts.

[Anonymous]

You could get a pair of duck boots - supposedly they are back in style! And Eurosocks and Smartwool are two of the best brands of ski socks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most of the walking you'll do at a resort is on packed snow. 99% of the time, you don't need boots.

Thanks, so what's the most appropriate footwear?

With good socks, I'm fine in something like these. http://www.rei.com/product/894627/salomon-x-ultra-2-low-hiking-shoes-womens?cm_mmc=cse_PLA_GOOG-_-8946270006&CAWELAID=120217890001846220&lsft=cm_mmc:cse_PLA_GOOG

But others may think I'm nuts.

I'm OP and I absolutely cannot justify spending $120 on shoes like that for a ski trip! I would likely never wear those again other than to any other ski resort.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You could get a pair of duck boots - supposedly they are back in style! And Eurosocks and Smartwool are two of the best brands of ski socks.

OP here. I can't do wool due to wool allergy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most of the walking you'll do at a resort is on packed snow. 99% of the time, you don't need boots.

Thanks, so what's the most appropriate footwear?

With good socks, I'm fine in something like these. http://www.rei.com/product/894627/salomon-x-ultra-2-low-hiking-shoes-womens?cm_mmc=cse_PLA_GOOG-_-8946270006&CAWELAID=120217890001846220&lsft=cm_mmc:cse_PLA_GOOG

But others may think I'm nuts.

I'm OP and I absolutely cannot justify spending $120 on shoes like that for a ski trip! I would likely never wear those again other than to any other ski resort.

What do you wear in cold weather around town? It'll probably work.

When I was in college I wore running sneakers to the ski area...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You could get a pair of duck boots - supposedly they are back in style! And Eurosocks and Smartwool are two of the best brands of ski socks.

OP here. I can't do wool due to wool allergy

I would call REI or a ski shop and ask what they recommend. Good socks are so important. And I've never heard of cotton that wicks moisture and keeps you warm when wet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most of the walking you'll do at a resort is on packed snow. 99% of the time, you don't need boots.

Thanks, so what's the most appropriate footwear?

With good socks, I'm fine in something like these. http://www.rei.com/product/894627/salomon-x-ultra-2-low-hiking-shoes-womens?cm_mmc=cse_PLA_GOOG-_-8946270006&CAWELAID=120217890001846220&lsft=cm_mmc:cse_PLA_GOOG

But others may think I'm nuts.

I'm OP and I absolutely cannot justify spending $120 on shoes like that for a ski trip! I would likely never wear those again other than to any other ski resort.

What do you wear in cold weather around town? It'll probably work.

When I was in college I wore running sneakers to the ski area...

Typical North Face or Patagonia winter coat, fleece lined leggings, hoodies, and Bearpaws or Nikes for the casual sporty look.

I am worried about the Bearpaws or Uggs getting wet when we go tubing since I imagine that gets wetter than skiing or snowboarding.

[Anonymous]

"I am worried about the Bearpaws or Uggs getting wet when we go tubing since I imagine that gets wetter than skiing or snowboarding."

The tubing is probably close to the lodge. If you have on good socks and good long underwear that keep you warm even when wet, no big deal.