What To Bring To The Mountain
Comments(7) When it comes to preparation, having the gear you need is something you must do. Not only will you be more comfortable, you may save yourself from getting injured. Some of these items may seem like beginner items, but when snowboarding you always have a chance to fall.
Snow gear is the simplest gear you should bring. A winter jacket, gloves, and snow pants are the must-haves. This will keep you warm and keep the snow off of you. Items like wool socks and underwear are recommended if the weather is extra chilly. Boots are optional as you may want some that are comfy to walk around in but you will also receive a pair specific to snowboarding that you will use. This is if you are renting, if you choose to own the gear then you will already have them.
Some gear you may not think of includes a butt pad. Man, when you first start or have taken time off, you will fall on your butt a lot and it hurts. Having this will make these falls much more bearable. This will benefit your overall experience, trust me. Knee pads and wrist guards are also apart of this recommendation as they help make falling less painful. You may want to bring a few extra pairs of socks and underwear to have more in case some get soaking wet and you do not have a dryer nearby.
I would also add some goggles to this list as well! The first time I snowboarded, it was a bit windy and I didn’t bring any eye-protection. My eyes were stinging after 30 minutes and it was not fun! Great information!
I’ve always been interested in trying out snowboarding, but never got the chance to do it. I thought you needed to buy special clothes or gear if you wanted to snowboard, so I’m glad to hear that I don’t need to go out and spend an arm and a leg on new snow gear. I can imagen I would have to perches a butt pad because I could imagen myself falling on my rear a lot while learning how to snowboard.
Is there beef between skiiers and snowboarders? I have a pair of skis and was into it for a couple years but never got serious with it. But for some reason I feel like theres tension between the two lol
Thank you for this insight. As a person who hasn’t snowboarded before and wants to get into it, this is definitely helpful. I would never think to bring a butt pad and I am definitely doing that for the first time I go! I’d also be interested in knowing some of the brands you recommend for the gear you suggested!
Howdy Tyler,
Really appreciate this type information. Being novice snowboarder myself, knowing what gear is critical to a safe and enjoyable shredding sesh is very important
Thanks for the info Tyler! I have fallen on my butt a lot so I know how much a butt pad can help haha good tips man.
I like your blog posts so far. You have a lot of experience and you give helpful information for beginners. I would have never thought about bringing a butt pad.