Packing for a ski holiday can be stressful. Whether you’re a last-minute packer or someone who packs a week in advance, there’s nothing worse than getting to resort and realising you’re missing something. We’re here to make your life easier - and not just when it comes to organising your ski trip - so here are the teams top 5 items you should always pack for your ski holiday.
Andy
- Starling card – Always top of my list for any trip abroad
- Decent shoes for resort – It can be snowy in resort, so a decent pair of shoes is important to not fall over or spend the entire evening with cold, wet feet
- Inner gloves – The best way to keep your hands warm on the mountain
- Decent rucksack – One that can handle getting wet in the snow and still keep my stuff safe
- A phone/tablet/laptop with access to Netflix/Amazon prime with stuff already downloaded to it – for when you are winding down in the evenings or on transfers etc. An especially good idea if you have kids with you
Dan
- Passport – Seems obvious but you would be surprised how often people forget it, especially when going from resort to the airport. Make sure you know where it is at all times!
- Berocca – To help keep you fresh on the mornings after a big night…
- Sunglasses – Good to have when you’re eating outside up the mountain and don’t want to sit in your goggles
- So many socks – You can never have enough pairs of socks with you!
- Flask – Great for taking a coffee up the mountain with you in the mornings
Annaliese
- Cereal bars – For when you get peckish up the mountain
- Pillow – I always take my own pillow with me for a great nights sleep
- A hip flask – To keep you going through the day…
- Speaker – Great for up the mountain, or when you’re getting ready in your apartment
- Lip balm – The wind and sun can really dry your lips out so a good lip balm is a must-have
Sarah
- UK extension cable – with at least 4 or 5 plugs. Sometimes plug sockets are so spread out around the room or there aren’t enough plugs, so I always take an extension cable
- Currency card – There are lots of different cards around, but anything that saves me bank fees (which could buy me another drink) is important in my eyes!
- Sunglasses – I’m a big fan of doing one run and then sitting in the sun with a drink for an hour, so sunglasses are essential
- Carrier bags – For putting anything dirty or wet in without ruining all my clean stuff
- Soft water bottle – Nothing more annoying than carrying around a bulky plastic bottle, a soft bottle gets smaller as you drink it
What item do you always bring on your ski trip?