For warmth, choose a turtleneck, fleece, vest or sweater for your next layer (fleece pants are great too!). It’s best to stick with wool, wool blends or synthetic fabrics.

For extra warmth on really cold days, you will want two insulating layers.

Neck gators and baclavas provide snuggle-down warmth for the face and neck, blocking the wind and snow. In addition, neck gaiters pick up where turtlenecks stop keeping you nice and toasty on cold days.

Stay away from scarves which present a safety risk especially around chair lifts. Under helmet caps or beanies are also great for fending off the winter chill.

Your goal here is to keep wind and snow out. Make sure sleeves are long enough and that you have sufficient overlap between your jacket and pants, so snow doesn’t creep in.

Gloves

Waterproof gloves or mittens with some insulation are all you need. The key is to keep the rest of your body warm, so your fingers follow suit.

Helmets

Helmets are available wherever you find ski and snowboard equipment rentals. These days, helmets are the standard in snowsports, even among the most competent skiers and riders. Head injuries are serious business—a hard bump can have lasting consequences, particularly in children. A helmet provides protection as part of the old better-safe-than-sorry philosophy.

Eyewear

Sunglasses are fine for sunny days, but on cloudy days visibility is poor and goggles are preferable. When it's snowing, goggles are a must. If you're a contact lens wearer, you'll probably want to wear goggles regardless of the weather due to the dry air.