The basics are
simple: Skis/snowboard,
bindings, boots and poles. If
you plan to buy equipment it is
a good idea to rent or demo
first to find the equipment best
suited for you.
Prices
vary but plan on about
$38 per day for the basic rental
package: boots, snowboard or
skis with bindings and poles.
The price is less for
multiple-day rentals and many
shops offer free overnight
storage for your rental gear.
Boots should be
snug but never painful. Skis
should be chosen according to
your height and ability, and
poles should be tall enough to
be held vertically to the ground
with your forearms parallel to
the ground.