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Ski Trip Packing List

By the NanoPack team · Updated on

On a ski trip the mountain sets the rules: cold, wet and surprisingly sunny. Layer properly, protect your skin and eyes, and pack for the apres as well as the piste.

On the slopes

  • Ski jacket and trousers
  • Gloves or mittens
  • Goggles
  • Helmet · rent or bring
  • Neck gaiter or buff

Base and mid layers

  • Thermal base layers ×2
  • Fleece or mid layer
  • Ski socks ×2 to 3

Apres-ski

  • Warm casual clothes
  • Waterproof boots
  • Warm hat

Protection and toiletries

  • Sunscreen SPF 30+ · snow reflects the sun
  • Lip balm with SPF
  • Hand and toe warmers
  • Moisturiser · cold, dry air

The things people forget

  • Sunscreen, the snow doubles the burn
  • Lip balm with SPF
  • Hand and toe warmers
  • A spare pair of gloves

What travelers wish they had brought

  • A neck gaiter for the lifts
  • Blister plasters for stiff boots
  • A warm layer for the evening

Handy travel tools

TSA Liquids CheckerWhat you can carry on.Travel Adapter FinderThe right plug for every port.