Op go to the Ski Center in spring valley and you can try stuff on at least. Helmets need to fit well to be effective.

You don't need ski pants and bibs. You wouldn't be able to walk! Pps list is a good one.

I just wear uggs around the base/town, even in fancy places like Vail and Beaver Creek. They are fine for tubing unless it's raining. Whatever you wear here for snow is fine.

I really don't think face masks are necessary unless it's below 5. I just use a turtle fur or a Smartwool gaiter even when it's below 0. Those are also things that are sold at every base area shop so if it is below 0 you can buy a mask if you need it.

I live at a ski resort so here is my list of must haves:

1. Base layer: Leggings and Turtleneck (either Nike Heat Gear or Under Armour)
2. 1 pair of Ski/Snowboard socks (Acrylic or Wool)
3. Mid layer top (Mid weight zip neck top)
4. Ski Jacket
5. Ski Pants (Burton makes my favorite ladies pants, check Amazon)
6. Helment & goggles (No matter what! Don't need ti for tubing)
7. Good gloves (Some snowboarders like gloves with wrist guards built in...more expensive though)
8. Face Mask (http://www.buckmans.com/men/accessories/face-masks/slamdanna-facemasks-15962-o4i_15962.aspx)
9. Handwarmers (I put one in each glove and they last for hours. If they get too hot put them in your pocket for later use.)

I also would also recommend taking a knit cap for wear when you are not skiing / boarding. I am also the poster who said I typically wear trail running shoes around the resort.

I don't know where you are going to ski, however, if it is a big resort it may be beneficial to have a small backpack. I skied at Whistler several years ago and wore a small backpack everywhere. In it I carried water, some snacks, tissues, extra hand warmers). It was a lifesaver out there on a big mountain like that.

Here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/Dakine-6-8210060-Avery-Parent-Womens-Backpack/dp/B00HZ00Q66/ref=pd_sim_468_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=51090wGA2yL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0FPH2B1MJ1JEYPAHVV1V

Also, beginning boarding is brutal on the tailbone. Some people wear "butt pads". This is optional however, I'm just throwing it out there for reference.

Have a great trip!

Anonymous wrote:"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.

For just hiking around ski resorts I normally wear trail running shoes..good traction and easy to slip on and off. For snow tubing I would wear a warm boot. It's also nice to have something with some traction, so I am not sure Bear Paws or Uggs would work that well. They do not get that wet tubing. you mostly just have be be concerned with staying warm.

Anonymous wrote:This is the gaiter I want to get:
http://bsbrand.com/collections/blackstrap-snow-the-hood-balaclava

A woman in my ski club wears one and it's great!

The hood can be uncomfortable under a helmet. I personally wear a wrap around face mask. Normally you can find these at the resorts. I couldn't find any on amazon, but here is a link:

http://www.buckmans.com/men/accessories/face-masks/slamdanna-facemasks-15962-o4i_15962.aspx

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also, if I am going for 3-4 days, wouldn't I need multiple pairs of pants or jumpers?

No, especially if you have access to a dryer. Most outer shells clothing (jackets, pants, etc...) will dry out over night. The hardest thing to dry is gloves, especially since beginner snowboarders tend to get their gloves really wet.

Mine dry out overnight no problem. Other than taking the warm part out of the shell, l do nothing special.

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

Stance makes a women's acrylic snow sock. I bought some for a skier friend of mine and they are nice.

Anonymous wrote:Also, if I am going for 3-4 days, wouldn't I need multiple pairs of pants or jumpers?

No, especially if you have access to a dryer. Most outer shells clothing (jackets, pants, etc...) will dry out over night. The hardest thing to dry is gloves, especially since beginner snowboarders tend to get their gloves really wet.

Anonymous wrote:Also, if I am going for 3-4 days, wouldn't I need multiple pairs of pants or jumpers?

No. One pair of ski pants. You might want two or more sets of base layers though.

Anonymous wrote:I was told that the adult bibs help keep the snow out of my clothes and base layers getting wet. Was I misinformed?

You do not need bibs. Regular snow pants work fine.

Also, if I am going for 3-4 days, wouldn't I need multiple pairs of pants or jumpers?

I was told that the adult bibs help keep the snow out of my clothes and base layers getting wet. Was I misinformed?

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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.

If you have pants why are you getting bibs? You don't see them much on adults, but I have seen quite a few of these this year:

http://www.shinesty.com/collections/retro-ski-suits-collection/gals

This is the gaiter I want to get:
http://bsbrand.com/collections/blackstrap-snow-the-hood-balaclava

A woman in my ski club wears one and it's great!

Op here. What's a recommended gaiter?

I read about Turtle Fur from Amazon but it doesn't sound breathable from the reviews...

If you are going out west- CO, UT, etc., the snow doesn't get wet, so you can wear Uggs without damaging them. You will want boots to go around town, etc. and they will keep your feet warm. My DD wore her Uggs during our Christmas ski trip and they didn't get yucky. I always wear some sort of snow boot on ski trips (but don't care for Uggs on myself- I usually wear Sorrels, Northface, etc. ).