How many layers do I need to wear when I go skiing?

Question

I am going to Keystone in March to go skiing. I just bought a new Turbine jacket and pants (I think they are actually for snowboarding, but I figured it didnt matter). How many pairs of baselayers do I need under my pants? How many shirts do I wear under my jacket, and how many pairs of socks? THANKS!

Answer 1

Depends on the weather.

You shouldn't need anything more than a comfortable pair of nylon pants (or pajama pants) under your ski pants. If it's really cold, then a pair of long johns under those would be a good idea.

Regarding shirts, wear one high quality under shirt. Something like these:

Mens:

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Search?storeId=8000&query=*&link=1&cat=10062698&title=Men%27s+Long+Underwear&cm_re=toc*toc*underwear&vcat=REI_SSHP_MENS_CLOTHING_TOC

Women's:

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Search?storeId=8000&query=*&link=1&cat=4500354&text=1&title=Women%27s+Long+Underwear&cm_re=toc*toc*undies&vcat=REI_SSHP_WOMENS_CLOTHING_TOC

Then, depending on the weather, I would be prepared with different items. Have some combination of a t-neck, sweater, fleece, vest, and a waterproof windbreaker. A heavy jacket may be too warm for March conditions. Or, just wear that first undershirt, and the jacket, if it's warm.

Never wear anything else besides one thin pair of high quality (non-cotton socks) Example:

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Search?storeId=8000&vcat=REI_SEARCH&query=men+ski+socks&x=0&y=0

$20 for socks might be a little pricey, but a good pair of socks should cost at least $10. Wearing two pair of socks is bad because they bunch up, and end up cutting off circulation to your feet.

Have fun out there!

Answer 2

just hanging always answers well, but sometimes is a bit too conventional, ski socks are nice, but dress socks work. depending on how much standing around you are going or do (and falling) you might want some extra padding. However I tend to dress cold. It is better for your muscles to be slightly cold then warm, you get better prefomance out of them, plus you don't have to stop to drink wanter as much. a very think layer under the pandts and maybe a layer or two under the jacket, I am not familiar with the jacket you mentioned but because you didn't say shell I am guessing it has some insulating propperties to it, so I would not wear any sort of jacket under it

cheers

Answer 3

Usually in March Colorado is pretty warm. You may not need any jacket at all.

Answer 4

DO NOT OVERSTUFF!! you wont be able to move. but lets see- if its like a heavy coat, probably two maybe one. pants- some long jons or whatever, and maybe spandex shorts for extra cush but not necessarry. dont bring goggles unless its snowing, hat YES, make sure it covers your ears, have fun! socks- wear 1, bring 1 extra.

Answer 5

Depends how long are u going there and whats the usal weather there in march :D