For adventure seekers, skiing is one sport that is second to none. But while the actual activity can be loads of fun, packing for the trip seems like drudgery. ThrillSpire brings you a fabulous ski gear checklist that will help you pack in a matter of minutes.
Packing for your ski trip requires meticulousness, and we mean it. Sure, you’ll be able to buy anything at your destination―but just imagine paying 50 bucks for a missing skiing glove; you don’t want to be the one doing that.
As exciting as your ski trip is bound to be, packing for it may not seem as appealing. Also, you’re bound to be in doubt about what terms as essential for some, may not really be too important to you.
Which is why we’re providing you with this printable checklist; most of the items included here are generally applicable to everyone. However, feel free to modify the list according to your own needs.
The obvious point to remember is that the number of items you will pack essentially depends on the duration of your trip. A weekend trip will require approximately 2 of each.
ITEMS | Qty. |
□ Jacket | |
□ Waterproof pants | |
□ Underlayer pants | |
□ Thick fleece/sweater | |
□ Waterproof jacket | |
□ Thin fleece/sweater | |
□ Turtlenecks | |
□ Skiing gloves | |
□ Glove liners | |
□ Skiing socks | |
□ Neck gator | |
□ Hand and toe warmers | |
□ Snow boots | |
□ Mittens | |
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Après-ski is as much a part of your skiing sojourn, as the actual sport. Now, you may not necessarily be the partying kind, but you certainly aren’t going to be cooped up in your hotel room anytime you’re not skiing. This list is for the besides-the-skiing times, when you’ll be letting your hair down, socializing, or simply eating out.
ITEMS | Qty. |
□ Warm jacket | |
□ Fingerless gloves | |
□ Warm socks | |
□ Thick sweater | |
□ Warm coat | |
□ Long johns | |
□ Boots | |
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Seasoned skiers can list these items in their sleep, but the list that follows is mainly for novices who may be in a spot of doubt regarding the stuff to carry.
ITEMS | Qty. |
□ Skis/Snowboard | |
□ Bindings | |
□ Poles | |
□ Skiing helmet | |
□ Ski mask | |
□ Skiing boots | |
□ Skiing goggles | |
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Again, you may choose to carry some of these items from home; whereas some others may be purchased at your destination. Since this is a list of personal items, we thought of leaving you a little space at the bottom to let you add a few things to suit your needs.
ITEMS | Qty. |
□ Sunglasses | |
□ Sunscreen | |
□ Lip balm (with min. SPF 15) | |
□ Camera | |
□ Hydration pack | |
□ Personal music player | |
□ First Aid kit | |
□ Mobile phone | |
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So, that’s all folks! Hope that you have a rocking time, now that you know what to bring on a ski trip. Just make sure that your excitement does not get the better of you, and remember to be safe at all times.