{"id":9253,"date":"2018-11-10T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2018-11-10T17:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gibbonswhistler.com\/?p=9253"},"modified":"2021-09-07T23:16:42","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T06:16:42","slug":"ski-gear-essentials-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gibbonswhistler.com\/ski-gear-essentials-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Ski Gear Essentials Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
Without a doubt, backcountry and lift-served skiing or snowboarding is gear intensive. The goal of this ski gear essentials guide is to give you some direction when shopping for new gear and to help you make a purchase that will not only make you happy, but that will perform flawlessly on the mountain. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a beginner, park rat or a backcountry shredder, having the right gear will make or break your day. We all encounter the same weather here in Whistler, regardless of how we choose to enjoy it. What sets everyone apart is the way in that they access the mountains in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n When thinking about gear to purchase, the type of skiing or riding you\u2019ll be doing has to be taken into consideration. This is pretty obvious with hard-goods like boots and boards, but when it comes to outerwear, there are some subtle differences that can affect your day greatly.<\/span><\/p>\n Riding the chairlifts can be a cold, windy experience, where warmth is critical. Once in the backcountry, warmth can be your worst enemy. If you\u2019re sweating on the skin track with improperly ventilated clothing and then freezing at the top of the climb, a day in the mountains can take a turn for the worse very suddenly. In light of this, our ski gear essentials guide offers both inbounds and backcountry solutions for the gear discussed.<\/span><\/p>\nOn Piste vs. Backcountry<\/h2>\n