A helmet is the most important piece of safety gear for skiing or snowboarding. It can protect your head from serious injury in the event of a fall.

Synthetic clothes are best for skiing and snowboarding because they wick away sweat and keep you warm, even when they're wet.

You should wear three layers of clothing for a ski or snowboard tour: a base layer, an insulating layer, and a waterproof outer layer.

Synthetic gloves are best for skiing and snowboarding because they're waterproof and breathable.

Wool socks are best for skiing and snowboarding because they're warm, wick away sweat, and help to prevent blisters.

You should use SPF 50 sunscreen for a ski or snowboard tour because it provides the best protection from the sun's harmful UV rays.

Polarized sunglasses are best for skiing and snowboarding because they reduce glare and improve visibility.

A ski-specific first aid kit contains the supplies you need to treat common injuries that occur while skiing or snowboarding.

Energy bars are a good source of quick energy and are easy to carry on a ski or snowboard tour.

You should bring two liters of water on a ski or snowboard tour to stay hydrated.

A topographic map shows the elevation and terrain of an area, which is important for planning a ski or snowboard tour.

A magnetic compass is the most reliable type of compass to use on a ski or snowboard tour.

A digital avalanche beacon is the most accurate and reliable type of avalanche beacon.

A collapsible shovel is lightweight and easy to carry on a ski or snowboard tour.

A collapsible probe is lightweight and easy to carry on a ski or snowboard tour.