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Skiing vs snowboarding for beginners compared on learning curve, falls, lifts, gear costs, terrain and which suits you, with tips for a first lesson.

Compare insulated ski jackets and shells by built-in warmth, layering flexibility, ventilation and the conditions where you ski.

Compare ski gloves, mittens and three-finger designs by warmth, dexterity, liners, cuffs and fit for the way you ski.