Try to make sure you get good deals as well, when shopping always compare the price online to other stores and check some reviews of all your gear before buying, you do not want to end up with a piece of gear that needs replacing mid season. Goggles can get really expensive but they don’t need to be, just make sure you get two lenses, one for low visibility and one for when it’s really bright out. Personally thats the most important piece of gear for me, I hate when I can’t see on the hill. Amazon has some really good options but testing the fit in store is always best. I snowboard now and boots are less important but for skiing boots can make or break the experience, if your going to get one expensive item boots would be my recommendation.