Ski trips mean that you would be in such a situation during the travel that the basic necessities would not be available readily at hand. This is quite a common scenario in case of all adventure expeditions. Therefore, the packing needs to be done with wisdom and precision. When packing for the slopes, you must have a list in hand before you start the packing. You do have the option to buy items from resort shop, but there’s always paying for things and in case of damage, a fine too. They can even charge you $70 for a missing glove. Below given are some ski essentials from clothing to accessories that will help you to pack your bags for the ski trip just perfectly:
Clothing:
- Gloves to protect your hands from cramps
- Heavy sweaters
- Long underwear
- Scarfs or neck warmers
- Snow boots
- Turtlenecks
- Warm hat
- Ski jackets that are waterproof
- Ski pants that are waterproof (opt for tightly woven polyester, nylon, or Thinsulate)
- Socks that are waterproof socks (opt for woollen socks that dry moisture keeping feet dry and warm)
Accessories:
- Glasses and/or contact lenses
- Slippers
- Sunglasses
Equipment:
- Alarm clock
- Batteries for small electronics and cameras
- Digital Camera
- Electronics chargers that would be needed for camera, cell phone, laptop, video camera etc
- Hair dryer
- Headphones for watching in-flight movies
- iPod and iPod dock
- Poles
- Ski bag
- Ski boots
- Ski goggles
- Ski lock
- Skis
- Video camera
Health and Beauty Items:
- Antibacterial wipes
- Body lotion
- Comb and brush
- Contact lens solution, if needed
- Deodorant
- Face cleanser
- First aid kit should be having all the basic medical needs like anti gas tablets, antidiarrheal medicine, antacid, bandages, non-aspirin pain reliever, antihistamine for allergies, candied ginger for motion sickness, mild laxative, and a non breakable thermometer.
- Floss
- Select a lip balm with SPF 15
- Moisturizer
- Items needed for your personal hygiene
- Prescriptions
- Razors
- Shampoo and a conditioning agent
- Shaving gel
- Soap
- Sunscreen (pack at least one all-purpose sunscreen with SPF 15)
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
Miscellaneous:
- Addresses of friends and family for postcards
- Carry healthy snacks like a box of dry fruits, chewy granola bars, pretzels, homemade chips, mini bagels, and biscuits
- Maps that would help you in navigation
- Money (carry both ATM cards and cash; also the traveller’s checks)
- Printouts of reservations
- Photograph of what you are carrying; it would be helpful if they get lost
- Travel journal
- Blanket and travel pillow and blanket
- Ziploc bags
These are all the important items that you need to have in your luggage before leaving your home for the ski trips. If you have a history of poor packing, then this checklist is definitely made for you.
