Wanderful Tips: Ski Trip Essential Packing List
Winter is here and it is officially ski season! As our Wanderful clients are all getting ready for amazing trips to the mountains everywhere from the Rockies to the Alps, the only thing left standing between them and the slopes is their suitcases!
Trying to fit all the needed bulky ski clothes and stylish apres outfits into one bag can always be a challenge, but never fear Wanderful Journeys has you covered.
We’ve put together this simple ski trip packing list to make sure you are all set for your holiday!
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Carry On
If you are checking a bag, don’t be left unprepared if something were to happen to your luggage. Always be sure to keep these essentials in your carry on so you can relax by the fireplace in case your luggage is on its own adventure elsewhere.
Prescriptions
Toiletries
Change of clothes
Book or Tablet with charger
Headphones
In Luggage
Pack your warm, layered clothes that will ensure you are warm, dry and comfortable on the slopes.
Ski Clothes
Ski Jacket
Waterproof pants
2-3 pairs of long underwear
2-3 base layer shirts (non-cotton)
2-3 fleeces
Ski socks
Ski hat
Waterproof gloves (plus liners if extra cold out)
Neck gaiter and/or facemask
Goggles
If not renting equipment: don’t forget your skis, boots, poles, and helmet!
Shoes
Snow boots
Moccasins
Booties
Flip flops can also be useful if you don’t have to walk far to the closest hot tub
Pants / Jeans
1 pair of black pants, 1 pair of dark denim
1 pair of leggings
Tops
3 sweaters
4 layering tops
o Extra points for neutral tees and tops for layering with sweaters and scarves!
Accessories
1 pair of sunglasses
1 hat for your apres look
1-2 bathing suits - hot tub essential!
1 pair of pajamas
3 warm scarves to mix and match with outfits
1 wallet/wristlet
Other Essentials
Sunscreen (including wind protection and lip sunscreen!) and moisturizer
Hand & foot warmers
Travel pack of tissues
GoPro for the slopes
*Quantity recommendations based on a trip length of 5-7 nights
Don’t forget your chargers and prescriptions! Adventure on!
