Snowboarders generally expend larger amounts of energy than do Alpine skiers.
The heavy and bulky parkas used in Alpine skiing don't work well for snowboarding, as they tend to provide to much warmth. On the upper body snowboarders prefer a thin inner shirt covered by a fleece or similar thermal layer. With this type of layering garments can be opened one at a time to shed excess heat and then closed for cold lift rides back to the summit. The novice snowboarder will spend a great deal of time sitting or kneeling in the snow, not to mention a few falls. They should be highly waterproofed and may include vital padding in both the knees and the seat.