Essential packing list

[NearlySchoolTimeAgain]

We’re going skiing for 2.5 days in Feb.

Any good essential packing lists around for adults and teenagers?

Since we’re not going for long I’m keen to avoid having to buy stuff we’ve missed in the resort.

Just packing right now! Spare gloves - very expensive to buy in resort.
Will update later with my list :-)

Thank you!

We all have a ski jacket and trousers. We’ve got thermal under layers and a fleece each. I was hoping to get away with two sets of thermals and one set of outer clothes. I’ve got snoods and ski socks too.

I need to get:

Gloves x how many per person?
Goggles - or do you hire those with skis?
Do we need snow boots? Would wellies suffice?
SPF lip balm and face sun tan lotion
Insurance!

Will hire skis, poles, boots and helmets.

We’ve had a few dry slope lessons but apart from DH we’re all novices. He usually goes with work so has it all provided.

Just seen this list....

Travel Essentials

Tickets, money, passport
Flight/train/ferry/coach details
Holiday/accommodation/ski hire details
Insurance details
Driving licence/map/directions if you're driving
Your Ski Club membership card (for member discounts in resort)

Ski/Snowboard Equipment:
Ski boots/snowboard boots - hiring
Skis/snowboard (in ski bag) - hiring
Poles - hiring
Day rucksack - just for DH as we’re beginners, all for travelling
Helmet - hiring
Transceiver, shovel and probe (if heading off piste) - hopefully not!
Water bottle or Camelbak
Multitool for repairs or adjustments on the go - do we need one of these?

Ski/Snowboard clothing:
Warm hat/beanie
Sunglasses
Goggles - hire?
Neck warmer
2x thermal tops
2x fleeces
Waterproof ski jacket
Waterproof ski trousers
Waterproof gloves or mittens
Thermal bottoms
2 or 3 pairs of ski/board socks

Other clothes:
Jeans/long trousers
T-shirts/tops
Jumper or fleece
Underwear including socks
Comfy trousers/jogging bottoms
Slippers
Normal gloves
Scarf
Shoes/boots with a good grip

Other stuff:
Pyjamas
Toiletries including toothbrush
Sunscreen - high SPF
Lipsalve/balm with SP
Aftersun/moisturiser
Snowchains if driving - wonder if hire car will come with these??
Swimming costume/trunks
Mobile phone and charger
Overseas SIM card - we get free overseas calls
Camera and charger
Travel plug adaptor
iPod and headphones
Books
Magazines
High energy snacks - chocolate bars/energy bars/nuts
Make up
Any medication (including painkillers)
Alarm clock
Ear plugs

Luxuries:
Walkie-talkies - wonder if our mobiles will work?
Travel pillow
Video camera
DVDs
Hair dryer
Hair straighteners
Cards/games
Boot warmers
Hand warmers
Ankle/knee/wrist supports
Deep Heat/muscle soaks
Hip flask
Handbag

Hmmmm - not sure how much luggage allowance we’ll need! It was meant to be a fun weekend as a part of a holiday!

Take your own goggles. Go to a store to try some on. Tho i prefer just sunglasses.

Also an Aldi 20£ helmet may be cheaper than hiring... but you can hire helmets. They will sell you goggles there but £££££

Not wellies!! Get some proper snow boots look at mountain warehouse decathlon trespass etc for cheap ones just make sure they for snow. Wear them to travel.

A comfortable light backpack if you are the one carrying water money phone and essentials.

Two sets of thermals and one set of outer clothes should be fine. I don't take much more for a week.

You can usually hire goggles but it's cheaper to pick up some before you go or even borrow some. I got Aldi goggles for a fiver for my first trip but I think I used them once in 8 days as sunglasses were fine for the rest.

It's always a good idea to take 2 pairs of gloves each incase you lose one. They tend to be expensive at resort. Again I got Aldi gloves for my first trip for a few quid and I still use these (often in preference to my more expensive gloves as they seem to smell less and dry quicker). A pair of liners are useful too.

If you can get snow boots then great but waterproof walking boots or shoes will usually suffice as long as they have a good tread. Wellies aren't particularly warm or comfortable.

Your mobiles will be fine.

For teens I would take more than two base layers for a week. 3 at least as they can get warm under all the layers and then you have to do a wash (unless you have laundry).

If you are going to spend on anything and you are a relative novice, make it your goggles. Being able to see when conditions are poor makes all the difference in the world!

We’ll only be skiing for 2.5 days but I can get an extra set of base layers in as they take up no room at all.

Can you recommend a good make of goggles? Will they fit over my glasses? Are they like wearing sunglasses too?

Mine have been Adidas and I've been really happy with them but have just switched to Oakley with Prizm lenses as reviews have been so good. Igero have some good deals right now but maybe as well to go somewhere you can try on over your glasses. Some models do say that they will fit over. My kids have always had A frames.

Different people will say different things and some people will say you'll be fine in a pair that cost a fiver but it really helped me!

I've never paid out for top skiing sunglasses as I still Prefer the visibility with a goggle even in sunshine (probably because I've never paid out for good ones!)

Just thought I'd also come back and post this link http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=136097 as the guy a few posts down clearly knows his stuff re goggles/glasses etc.

Good luck - I bet you're goggled our now OP