Question: Anyone working for vail resorts in Breckenridge this season?
Im moving up to breckenridge nov. And I start training nov. 3rd.
ok so im from florida and dont know how to dress, so when they said mountain tour.. do i wear like now pants and boots and stuff? haha i have no idea? Id snow up in flip flops and jeans really.
And i need to know what kind of snowboard to buy, that want us to snowboard to different areas, so lets see
Ill be in Colorado snow, im 20 135-40 and 5’8. Goofy and about size 8 boots. Snowboarded twice.
PLEASE HELP ME! and has anyone stayed in the housing there? Whats it like?
And do you wear reg. pants or anything under snowpants?
SERIOUSLY I’m clueless!
THANKS ahead of time for all your help.
(breckenridge resorts)

Best answer:

Answer by Mikey
an intermediate all mountain board will be good for you, around 146-150 cms, based on your weight. Your height doesn’t count. Look at the Ride Rapture or Solace if you are jsut starting out. Try these:

http://www.the-house.com/

http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/

http://www.tactics.com/

http://www.eternalsnow.com/

http://www.evogear.com

http://www.usoutdoorstore.com/

All of last season’s stuff is deeply discounted right now.

It’s already snowing in CO, so you’ll need to dress warm. I suspect by mountain tour taht they ski you around the mountain and show you everything, so yeah, bring your snow gear.

I generally wear long underwear (not cotton) under my snowpants, and I don’t wear insulated snowpants, but they do exist. if it’s really cold I’ll add fleece pants (again, not cotton) under my snowpants

Can’t tell you about the housing. i have never lived or worked there. don’t bring valuables, pack light, and expect cramped quarters I suppose.

List of gear, just in case you don’t know:
1) long underwear (not cotton)
2) a waterproof, breathable jacket
3) possibly a fleece or wool jumper underneath your jacket, for added warmth
4) snow pants, waterproof
5) thick woolen or synthetic socks (1 pair. anymore and you run the risk of restricting circulation to your feet, which ultimately can cause frostbite)
6) a beanie, or even better for a beginner, a helmet.
7) warm, waterproof gloves
8) goggles or sunglasses (both protect your eyes, but goggles keep the wind out)
9) wrist guards. This is a commonly injured part for new boarders.
10) sunscreen. The sun reflects off of the snow and can scorch your face.
11) Board
12) boots
13) bindings

It’s imperative that you don’t wear cotton. Cotton dries very slowly, so once it is wet, it stays wet and keeps you cold, even your sweat doesn’t evaporate quickly and can ultimately make you cold. sweatshirts, a t-shirts make very poor insulators.