Following on from a series of articles I did on what to to consider when going to the snow, I found a great article from Home Boy Ski that details a checklist of what to pack.
This list is a good one to check off prior to the season ahead when planning your trips as well.
“1. Skis – In case you are not going to rent ski gear, remember to take your own Skis.
2. Poles - Same goes for the poles.
3. Boots – If you travel with kids, make sure the boots still fit.
4. Helmet – As most skiers already know, a helmet is really a necessary item.
5. Hat – Sometimes you just want to take off your helmet, and then you might want to wear a hat.
6. Goggles – Skiing without goggles is really painful, so don’t forget them!
7. Gloves – Make sure you have good gloves, because nothing is as annoying as freezing finger tips.
8. Jacket – You might want to wear other clothes while traveling, but on the slopes a jacket is a must.
9. Pants – Ditto.
10. Long underwear (non-cotton fabrics) – Long underwear rocks! Long underwear helps you to stay dry.
11. Sweater/Fleece – Long underwear is not aleays enough, so you also need a sweater or a fleece.
12. Socks – Make sure you have good sport socks, because wet socks can cause you damage.
13. Backpack – Every now and then there’ll come a situation in which you’ll need a backpack
14. Ski Bag - Some day you might want to carry nice little stuff with you, so remember to take your ski bag.
15. Sunscreen- I have burned my face so many times that all I can do is recommend you take sunscreen with you.
16. Lip balm – The same with lips. They can get burned.
17. Beeper – A beeper is your tracking system if you get buried by an avalanche.
18. Insurance – You don’t want to pay the costs if you get injured.
19. Sunglasses - Skiing without sunglasses is really painful, so make sure you have good sunglasses
20. You – Make sure you will remember to take yourself with you“
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This is a great, comprehensive list. Although some of the items on the list are worst-case-scenario items, it is very important to bring them. Thank you so much for posting this! I’m very excited about the possibility of going skiing this year, and now I have a great list!
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