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School Ski trip what’s needed?

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storminabuttercup · 24/10/2025 14:16

DS is due to go on a school ski trip for 7 nights next year, we are total novices and I’ve no Idea what he will need but as we approach Christmas family are looking for suggestions on what to buy him and have suggested ski gear but I’m not sure how much of each thing he needs
obv only one ski jacket
we’ve bought ski trousers does he need more than one pair?
then I’m guessing thermals but do people generally wear them more than one day or will he need x7?
we have gloves and goggles
any help would be super appreciated

oh he’s going to Austria if that has a bearing on things
thank you

OP posts:
Boggyjo · 18/11/2025 07:56

Mountain Warehouse ski gear this year looks very good, ‘bang for buck’.
Lidl base layers are fine, but any layering with long sleeve T-shirts will work.
Most things can be bought relatively cheaply, but I would advise not to go cheap on gloves. Spend £50+ on them. Do NOT buy Lidl gloves!
Merino wool socks on Amazon are good and inexpensive (3 pairs for 6 days skiing). Make sure you have a snood.
One other factor to think about is to ensure you have data and call time for their mobile phone.

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