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Skiing in jeans

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Suddenlycold · 05/03/2026 20:23

Well, not actually skiing.

I’m going to a ski resort for a few days, not to ski, to see snow-so building snowmen, sledging etc, are jeans weird? What to wear? I have boots, warm coat, hat, scarf, gloves etc
Dh says jeans are weird

Are they?

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Maddy70 · 06/03/2026 06:58

Wet jeans will be cold and uncomfortable. Anything but jeans

Mulledjuice · 06/03/2026 06:53

Thecows · 05/03/2026 23:19

She's not skiing!! So many people not even read the basic premise of the thread 🤨.

That said, I wouldn't wear jeans anywhere in a place with or near snow.

No - she's sledging, much more likely to get her legs/bum wet.

Relaxd · 06/03/2026 06:44

Thermal layers, waterproof trousers. Decathlon sell cheaply enough. Why be uncomfortable and wet.

FirstdatesFred · 06/03/2026 06:37

I have been at a ski resort in jeans before up the mountain, but not ski ing (when kids were young). Needed thermal leggings underneath though, and good snow boots

WaltzingWaters · 06/03/2026 06:29

I’ve skied in jeans a few times. Was fine. Also used to go for walks in the snow in jeans and be fine. But if you’re going to be sledding or kneeing in the snow building snowmen type thing, you’ll want something waterproof and warmer. It really depends on the conditions and what you’ll be doing. I’d suggest a cheap pair of sallopetts. And waterproof gloves. And sun cream and sunglasses.

BoldBlueZebra · 06/03/2026 06:26

Ok so ski wear is not a fashion statement. Appropriate clothing can save your life in the event of an avalanche or if you are injured and aren’t easily retrieved. Skiing is still a very dangerous activity in a high risk environment. Prepare accordingly- people have to risk their own lives to rescue you if the worst happens the least you can do is be properly prepared

GranolaBaker · 06/03/2026 06:20

Well the guys at school from farms used to ski in jeans but this was NZ and they’re a hardy lot. I think you’ve got the message jeans rolling around playing in the snow - not good. Inside hotel, restaurant etc - fine.

APatternGrammar · 06/03/2026 06:14

PheasantandAstronomers · 05/03/2026 21:55

They tend to be locals, in my experience, so they’re not out all day on the slopes and they just go home and change.

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OP isn’t out on the slopes all day either. Everyone is answering as if it’s a huge no no to wear them in the resort, which is going to lead to OP spending money on new clothes. She should rather consider the actual temperature and her actual activities. If she changes her mind she may be able to rent trousers at the ski hire.

shuddacuddadidnt · 06/03/2026 01:38

ZZTopGuitarSolo · 06/03/2026 00:37

My 78 year old mum did not learn to ski in jeans… She learnt in C&A polyester 😀

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So did I!

90sTrifle · 06/03/2026 01:30

Suddenlycold · 05/03/2026 20:23

Well, not actually skiing.

I’m going to a ski resort for a few days, not to ski, to see snow-so building snowmen, sledging etc, are jeans weird? What to wear? I have boots, warm coat, hat, scarf, gloves etc
Dh says jeans are weird

Are they?

Take the jeans for the evening but you’ll need a base layer and salopettes and waterproof gloves for enjoying the snow during the day. Depending on the temperature you might want to invest in merino wool ski socks too.

ZZTopGuitarSolo · 06/03/2026 00:37

peoplegetready · 05/03/2026 22:48

I guess this shows how old I am, I learnt to ski in jeans !

My 78 year old mum did not learn to ski in jeans… She learnt in C&A polyester 😀

Thecows · 05/03/2026 23:19

She's not skiing!! So many people not even read the basic premise of the thread 🤨.

That said, I wouldn't wear jeans anywhere in a place with or near snow.

NugsNotDrugs · 05/03/2026 23:00

Don’t forget sunglasses too!

IngridBurger · 05/03/2026 22:51

How much are you spending on travel, accommodation and food? Suitable salopettes will be a tiny fraction of the overall cost and enable you to enjoy your time without worrying about getting your legs wet. Jeans is a seriously dumb plan.

peoplegetready · 05/03/2026 22:48

I guess this shows how old I am, I learnt to ski in jeans !

Shoemadlady · 05/03/2026 22:44

You’ll be freezing. Just get some thermal sallopettes

ForPearlViper · 05/03/2026 22:41

I believe rain is forecast in much of the UK. Go outside in your jeans and let them get wet, stay outside for a few hours. Snow makes you wet too. Is that how you want to feel all day on holiday?

Easterbunnygettingawrapping · 05/03/2026 21:57

The only person who ever skied in jeans was probably a member of Status Quo!!

PheasantandAstronomers · 05/03/2026 21:55

APatternGrammar · 05/03/2026 20:49

Loads of people ski in jeans, I always see at least one and you aren’t even skiing.
Depends on the temperature and how cold you‘d feel after landing in the snow while sledging.

They tend to be locals, in my experience, so they’re not out all day on the slopes and they just go home and change.

JarvisIsland · 05/03/2026 21:52

Fine for walking around the resort, going to bars/restaurants etc. I have ski’d in them when suddenly everything opened after being closed for avalanche blasting and we couldn’t be bothered to go back and get changed. It was fine but not the most flexible for moving around. I’m somewhat competent and we noodled around on easy pistes but I wouldn’t want to be in deep wet snow in denim. If you are doing snow mucking around, sledging etc then you want at least some winter walking trousers possibly with waterproof over trousers, if not salopettes.

Mabobsleigh · 05/03/2026 21:48

Oh, I voted YANBU. I mean, for non skiing activities where you won't be sitting in the snow, jeans, jumper, boots and coat are ideal. If you're rolling around in the snow you need baselayers and solopettes.

Abd80 · 05/03/2026 21:46

Yes. You need ski trousers or a ski suit
jeans get cold wet and heavy very fast

APatternGrammar · 05/03/2026 20:49

Loads of people ski in jeans, I always see at least one and you aren’t even skiing.
Depends on the temperature and how cold you‘d feel after landing in the snow while sledging.

SliceofTosst · 05/03/2026 20:49

No! Not suitable at all. Hold the wet and stay cold.