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Q&A Do I need a hard shell to ski in sunny weather conditions?

I'm going skiing for the first time. From what I've read, most everyone uses hard shell jackets and pants for skiing. However, they usually mention something about skiing in bad weather, frigid col...

5 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Chris Mendez‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

#2: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2020-04-17T21:35:12Z (over 4 years ago)
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#1: Initial revision by user avatar Chris Mendez‭ · 2020-04-17T21:35:12Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>I'm going skiing for the first time. From what I've read, most everyone uses hard shell jackets and pants for skiing. However, they usually mention something about skiing in bad weather, frigid cold temperatures, long hours in the back country, etc.</p>

<p>If I go skiing during sunny weather conditions, is it still recommended to use hard shells or could I get away with an insulated/soft shell jacket and pants?</p>