What on earth does dc need for skiing?

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So dc is going skiing with school. They haven't told us what we need except the ski clothes and equipment hire. I'm thinking
Warm boots for after skiing
Ski Socks and normal
Goggles
Gloves normal and ski
3 underlayers
Goggles
Hat
Dc hasn't a clue and iv no odea what they wear after skiing.

Aibu to be in a panic over what dc actually needs.

When are where are they going op?

While skiing...

Ski socks
Thermal base layer (leggings/top)
Fleece
Salopettes and jacket
Neck gaiter they can pull up over face
Ski gloves
Hat for when they take helmet off
Goggles
Lip balm
Suncream

Sunblock, and sunglasses for when not wearing goggles?
Maybe a buff/neck warmer.

medical insurance including repatriation in the event of an accident/injury.

When my DS went on a school skiing trip, we received a very detailed packing list well in advance. Is it possible that DS has been given a list and not passed it on to you?

I am in same position. No info from DS and he doesn't seem bothered. Watching this with interest

Aldi have good ski gear - starts this week.

Are they a girl or boy? I wear warm thick socks, thermal leggings (substitute with long johns for a boy?), thermal vest, normal t-shirt, jumper, ski trousers and jacket, gloves and hat (I think DC have to wear helmets though)

Are you thinking more about walking around when they are not skiing? Some people have proper moon boots type things but I just wore hiking boots (don't ski often).

A pair of normal, non ski gloves would be handy too (if they go souvenir shopping etc)

My DD is going for the first time in Feb. This is the list we have been sent in case it's useful.

www.skibound.co.uk/news-and-blog/ultimate-school-ski-trip-packing-list/

3boysandmephotography.co.uk/packing-for-your-childs-school-skiing-trip-top-tips-and-a-packing-list/

snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=124090

When are they going and what altitude? If Feb half term ish or March you won’t really need thermals, unless at glacier altitude. My DD just had regular leggings and a regular t-shirt on underneath. In January you will probably need a bit more warmth, especially if the resort is mainly in the shade (some places don’t get much sun in Jan). One thing that is good is a hand warmer for when they’re on the lifts.

definitely needed:

ski trousers and a proper ski jacket (not a regular anorak). Salopettes are a nightmare for the loo.
neck cover, a sock thing is better than a scarf
thick socks or thermal socks. He should wear these when getting fitted for boots
good ski gloves - worth spending a bit more to get well insulated ones
hat for when not skiing
snow boots or proper hiking boots for when not skiing

boots, goggles, helmets etc all hireable at the resort
suncream wise get a good barrier cream or a specialised one for mountain sports. If very cold the normal “beach” sunscreen doesn’t protect enough and you risk chapped lips etc.

Try and borrow jacket and salopettes if possible. Otherwise Decathlon has a good range and are very affordable: they also do decent ski socks (don't get tube socks, get the proper ski socks with padding on the front and proper heel), gloves, neck buffs, hats, goggles. Get 2 pairs of gloves so they can have a dry pair for the afternoon if they get wet in the morning and can dry overnight on radiator. They will get a helmet with their skis/boots rental in resort and absolutely must wear one. Neck buff can go under helmet if it's really cold.

Agree that sunscreen should be a proper mountain one with lip balm like Piz Buin SPF 50 - the sunny days can be very damaging and you can quickly burn. Thermals will depend on time of year and weather - may not need leggings but sensible to have a pair - but will need long-sleeved thermal base layer and mid-layer fleece under jacket. Beginners can do a lot of standing around to start with so can get very chilly, but you warm up quite quickly once you're moving. They may want a small rucksack with waist belt for a drink/snack and be able to add or remove a layer, depending on weather.

Decent boots for after skiing if they are doing sledging or walking in snow. Walking boots are fine - or insulated boots from Lidl/Aldi have worked well for us in the past (or try Decathlon). Don't take wellies - they're not insulated and feet very quickly get cold - and trainers won't grip and will quickly get soaked.

Decathlon is great for cheap ski stuff.

the only thing I’d add to your list is:

• Thick fleece neck buff (black one for £1 from decathlon!), not the thin ones people used to wear instead of masks in covid times
• as some one else said, proper ski socks, not just tube socks. Again, the higher angle decathlon ones are decent for a one off trip.
• Make sure the boots you get him are proper snow boots, not just waterproof but also insulated. If walking boots, get him wool mix walking socks.

in terms of what goes underneath, I’m a fan of pure woollen t shirt thermals (not so smelly after 4 days of no washing) as the base layer, then a technical fleece.

try sportpursuit for good discounted brands

Ski trousers and jacket
Ski socks, I’d do clean pair for every day as they get sweaty, don’t double up as it can cause blisters
Ski gloves with x2 pair of under gloves so that can be switched for dry ones if hands get sweaty
Neck warmer e.g. buff that can be pulled up over face if needed
Goggles- ones where the lenses can be switched for bright or low light are best
Thermal base layers, tops and bottoms, I’d do clean top for every day skiing and 2 bottoms
Mid layer like a fleece or similar, 2 of these should be fine
Sunscreen for face (high factor once a day stuff like p20 is good) and spf lip balm

For walking around not skiing:
Waterproof footwear like snow boots or hiking boots
Warm gloves
Hat
Casual clothes
Sunglasses

I recommend Mountain Warehouse. I think there is a deal on at the moment.
Sallopetes (probably wrong spelling), jacket, hat, gloves and neck thing for £65.

You'll need to get base layers and snow boots as well.

Our absolute essentials:
Sunblock
Comfortable, warm boots
Well fitting googles
Handwarmers and I also swear by heated soles for ski boots
Balaclava face masks/neck and head tubes
2 pairs of well fitting ski gloves (no mittens, for dexterity)
3 pairs of well fitting skiing socks
1 emergency heat blanket in their pocket

Now we always ski in Canada where it gets down to minus 30 in February, but I still remember cold toes while skiing in Austria as a kid and it ruined it a bit for me at the time, so I take hand and foot warmers everywhere now (mostly end up sweltering and not needing them, but there is always 1 really windy, cold day).

Now I also have this thing about not allowing my kids to ski with rucksacks, which is a difficult one on a school trip. I am probably ott here, but carrying a flask in a rucksack really hurts when you fall on it, and I am terrified of them getting caught up with the straps in the lift handle bar. It also affects balance when you are learning. So I would request a 'no skiing with rucksacks' rule from the school. They can leave them in lockers at the base/gondola.

You won't need insurance the school will cover that. Better for them to have all the trip on one policy.

Two pairs of gloves, kids play in the snow and end up with wet gloves.

I'm a mittens fan, they keep my fingers warmer than gloves.