We all start somewhere. Let’s start on the green trails with the easiest way down the mountain. However, before you can get up to the top, you need to get the gear that is best suited for you. Below is a list of beginner gear, arranged by price, that we recommend for those who are new to the sport. Sizing Charts are available. Clicking the affiliate link will take you to the gear you need.

Skis:

Low – Elan Element
Medium – Head Shape V2
High – ROSSIGNOL Sender 90 Pro
Keegan’s Favorite – Line Honey Badger Skis with Marker Squire Bindings

Ski Boots:

Low – Head Wedge
Medium – Rossignol Evo 70
High – Nordica Men Cruise 70
Keegan’s Favorite – Salomon S-Pro HV 100

Socks:

Low – Smartwool
Medium – Darn Tough
High – Dissent
Keegan’s Favorite – Spyder Ski Socks

Poles:

Low – Scott Element Poles
Medium – Scott Decree Poles
High – OutdoorMaster Ski Poles
Keegan’s Favorite – Axis Luna

Jackets:

Low – Columbia Valley Point Jacket
Medium – Spyder Guardian Ski Jacket
High – Helly-Hansen Garibaldi Waterproof Ski Jacket
Keegan’s Favorite – Spyder Leader GTX Ski Jacket

Snow Pants:

Low – OneDreamer Bib Waterproof Ski Pants
Medium – Flylow Firebird Bib Snowpants
High – Burton Reserve Bib Snowpants
Keegan’s Favorite – L.L. Bean Wildcat Bib Snowpants

Gloves:

Low – Kinco Gloves
Medium – Gordini Gauntlet Gore-Tex Ski Gloves
High – Burton Gore-Tex Gloves
Keegan’s Favorite – Spyder Traverse Gore-Tex Gloves

Helmets:

Low – GIRO Spur MIPS
Medium – GIRO Ratio MIPS
High – GIRO Zone MIPS
Keegan’s Favorite – GIRO Neo MIPS

Goggles:

Low – OutdoorMaster OTG
Medium – Smith Optics Frontier
High – Smith Optics Squad
Keegan’s Favorite – Zionor Z1 Ski Goggles

Face Covering / Buff:

Low – Tough Headwear Ski Mask Neck Gaiter
Medium – Spyder Cruise Tube Neck Gaiter
High – Turtle Fur Neck Warmer
Keegan’s Favorite – Turtle Fur Shellaclava