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What do women wear for ski weekend if they don't ski?

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Wear leggings with nice socks, and a long sleeved shirt with a nice vest over top. Pair it with boots.

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Can you wear slush pants instead of ski pants?

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You can wear slush pants but they are not as warm. Ski pants are made to insulate you from the cold and the wet snow.

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Can I use regular boots to ski in?

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You cannot wear regular boots while skiing because they will not lock into your skis.

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Do I need to wear pants with the thermal underwear?

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I just wear thermal underwear with ski pants on top, you don't have to have a layer between them. Of course, it comes down to your own personal preference.

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Is it better to wear a heavy winter coat or a sweatshirt and a lighter coat on top of it?

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A lighter coat can warm you up if you are wearing a thermal underneath it, but if you just want to wear a sweatshirt, a heavy coat on top would keep you warmer. Layers are always easier when skiing and moving in the cold, so the heavier coat could be constricting, depending on what it is made from.

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I've seen some ski pants online that look like leggings, instead of the baggier over-the-boot fitting ski pants. Can you really wear skinny ski pants and keep warm and dry?

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The skinny leggings are probably meant to be a base or mid-layer. The outer layer needs to cover the top of your boots.

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Does it have to be specifically ski gloves in particular? Will just -40 gloves work even if they don't have the rubber grip?

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You do not have to have ski gloves, it's just recommended. Just make sure that the gloves will keep your hands warm so that you don't get frostbite.

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Can I wear tracksuit trousers instead of thermal pants?

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Sure, as long as they are made of a waterproof material, so that if you fall, snow doesn't make your pants wet.

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Can I wear a bra underneath a thermal shirt, or should I wear a singlet?

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You can wear a sports bra. Other bras will also work, but skiing is pretty athletic.

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Can you snowboard in regular boots?

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No, you cannot. You need snowboard boots that are designed specially to attach to a snowboard.

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