First-timers overpack, buy skis they should rent, and wear cotton that soaks and freezes. YouTube packing videos keep saying the same thing: merino or synthetic base, a mid layer, a waterproof shell, thin ski socks, and goggles bought before the mountain markup. Beginners who spent $1,200 on gear often wore three items.

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