Ski Trip Packing Checklist

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Let’s be honest: ski trips require gear, layers, and more strategic thinking than most board meetings.

One wrong move and you’re the person trying to dry your only pair of socks on a lodge radiator.

So, to save you from frostbite and fashion crimes, here’s a no-fuss, no-fluff ski trip packing checklist.

Ski & Snowboard Gear

  • Skis or snowboard
  • Ski poles
  • Boots
  • Helmet
  • Goggles
  • Ski pass or lift ticket
  • Ski lock

On-the-Slopes Clothing

  • Thermal base layers
  • Fleece or insulated mid-layer
  • Waterproof ski jacket
  • Waterproof ski pants
  • Neck gaiter or buff
  • Ski gloves or mittens
  • Glove liners
  • Ski socks (multiple pairs)
  • Beanie or hat
  • Balaclava or face mask

Off-the-Slopes Clothing

  • Casual clothes
  • Comfy boots/shoes
  • Warm winter coat
  • Gloves, scarf, hat
  • Pajamas
  • Swimsuit
  • Underwear
  • Loungewear

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Ski Trip Packing Checklist

Toiletries

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Shampoo & conditioner
  • Soap or body wash
  • Moisturizer
  • Lip balm with SPF
  • Sunscreen
  • Medications
  • Razor & deodorant

Tech & Accessories

  • Phone & charger
  • Power bank
  • Headphones
  • Camera or GoPro
  • Sunglasses
  • Hand warmers / toe warmers

Bonus Essentials

  • Snacks / energy bars
  • Water bottle
  • Book or e-reader
  • Daypack
  • Travel documents
  • Laundry bag
  • Cards or travel games

Packing for a ski trip isn’t exactly minimalist—it’s more like assembling a cold-weather survival kit with a side of après-ski flair. But get it right, and you’ll be cruising the slopes, sipping cocoa, and actually enjoying the snow instead of plotting your escape from it.