Snowshoe What to Bring and What to Wear

• Check the Taos Ski Valley weather the night before to dress appropriately
• Dress in layers with a winter windproof/waterproof shell jacket with hood & pants
• Calf high Smartwool non cotton socks that do not fall down and bunch up (bunching/falling socks can quickly cause painful blisters!)
• Polypropylene underwear: top and bottom to wick perspiration and keep you warm and dry
• We recommend you wear water/windproof ski pants or similar, not water absorbent cotton jeans, stretch leggings or yoga pants
• We recommend you wear insulated above the ankle winter boots, no street shoes, no low ankle summer hiking, street fashion boots or sneakers.
• Snowboard boots work well. One day snowboard boot rentals are available at ski rental shops around the Taos Ski Valley Area and rental shops in town. Reserve in advance!
• Daypack to stow clothing layers, snacks and a thermos of hot chocolate
• Sunglasses
• 50 PFD Sunscreen, put it on before you arrive
• Bottle of water
• Winter Water/Wind Proof Gloves or Mittens
• Warm Sun Visor Hat