Skiing and snowboarding have turned into moneymaking industries that produce a need to look stylish on the mountain. Ski areas are now ski resorts, and ski resorts are now runways.

At the end of the day, it’s just sliding down snow on a plank or two, and a fur coat sure won’t make it any more fun. While some items are worth investing in like skis, boards and boots, others can be worked around. Looking cool is cool, but saving cash is a lot cooler. Here are 10 things you should stop wasting money on this season.

Gloves and mittens can be hundreds of dollars, hundreds more than necessary. As long as you stay out of negative temperatures, an inexpensive pair will do just fine. Spend 12 bucks on some standards from Wal-Mart or 20 on some work gloves from Home Depot, and those hands will be just as warm as spending hundreds.

Goggles are essential to have, but their price won’t affect their performance. Look for an affordable used pair on Ebay—just make sure the lens is in good shape. They may not be the coolest pair on the mountain, but at least some money will be saved for the remainder of winter.

Poles are a simple product used to keep you balanced, so simple that a couple branches would do the job. Branches are a bit primitive, however, so head over to a retail or rental shop and ask what they have in the back. Snag an old pair for a few dollars while you watch others carelessly swipe their credit cards.

Neckwarmers are overpriced pieces of cloth, so spend a couple dollars on a bandana or two instead. These can be found at Target, and buying multiple allows for an extra in the jacket at all times. For the truly broke college students, cut the sleeve off an old t-shirt right on the seam. It works surprisingly well.

Boot heaters not only look odd and bulky, but they are also completely unnecessary. Having two heating blocks on a pair of boots with wires hanging all over the place is just too much. If your feet get cold often, try wearing thinner socks. This allows more blood flow despite thick socks seeming warmer. If that doesn’t work, buying bigger boots is the likely solution.

GoPros aren’t worth the money unless you’re filming something really extreme. A video of going down a groomed run just isn’t that exciting, and your phone will capture the memory almost as well. A Go Pro is certainly cool to have, but when trying to prioritize equipment purchases it just isn’t essential.

Mountain food is very pricey, which becomes pretty obvious after one walk through the cafeteria. Buying a $10 hot dog and a $5 water bottle will turn into regret, so be smart and don’t do it. Conforming to resort prices is financial suicide as a college student; avoid it all by eating a big breakfast and bringing snacks and water.

Lift tickets have also become extraordinarily overpriced, but there are still ways to get around that monetary burden. Check out Liftopia for impressive discounts to nearly every mountain in Colorado, along the rest of the U.S. and Canada. Finding a friend with an Epic Pass allows for discounts too. Go into the pass office with them for a buddy discount, which varies depending on which mountain you go to and the time of year.

Backcountry riding has become increasingly popular over the past few years, leaving the general public with the idea that anyone can do it. The truth is, however, that going out to unsupervised mountains is very dangerous and not for the average Joe. At common resorts, ski patrolers protect guests from avalanches and wildlife, but in the backcountry, they won’t be there. On top of these dangers, the gear required to do this (beacon, probe, skins, alpine touring bindings, split board for snowboarders, etc.) is really pricey. For those who really want to try the backcountry, look into guided programs where professionals can eliminate these dangers. Most programs rent out equipment too, giving further reason not to buy any.

Anything furry is just unacceptable. Fur is old fashioned, unnecessary and just too luxurious to be wearing while doing physical activity. Going to the mountains is about escaping materialism in the city and being in nature, not contributing to the runway. Having a little fur on the hood is alright, being covered in it is not.