snow pants are made more for sledding or snowmobiling. They are waterproof and insulated to keep snow from seeping in and usually have elastic at the bottom. Ski pants are also waterproof and insulated as well but have added features for skiing. Some features my be extra pockets, extra stitching for more wear and tear, gusset legs and ski pass ring.
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Ski pants are often more tight and snug against the body because the skier does not want to get any article of their clothing caught on anything, it could be very dangerous. Where as snowboard pants are targeted more towards comfort for the snowboarder.
Ski boots fit into the bindings in skis and are typically harder than snowboard boots. Snowboard boots are not as hard as ski boots and are slightly easier to walk in. They are also more rounded and are usually laced up, whereas ski boots are clamped.
There really the same thing.
Salopettes
Ski Pants
Ski Trousers
Can all be used as the outside layer during skiing.