Ultimate school ski trip packing list (Christmas is coming, add some of the essentials to your list!)
Packing is always a challenge, wherever you’re heading, but escaping for a week on the slopes requires some essential extra items to make sure everyone stays warm and dry, and has an unforgettable week in the mountains.
Essential ski gear
Thankfully, with a SkiBound school trip, you won’t need to worry about skis, boots, poles or helmets as the cost to hire these is already included in your price! However, you will need to pack suitable ski clothing. Go for several base layers as well as your ski jacket as temperatures and weather conditions in the mountains can fluctuate throughout the week.
- Ski jacket (waterproof of course)
- Ski trousers (salopettes) / waterproof trousers
- Sweatshirt/hoodie
- Thermal base layers
- Ski gloves
- Hat
- Ski socks
- Neck warmer / Snood
- Goggles
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream & Lip salve with spf
Clothing
You’ll need to pack clothes for travelling to your resort, casual evenings, apres-ski activities and any other time when you’re not shredding the slopes.
- Casual clothes
- Indoor shoes
- Swimsuit (for indoor swimming pools/hot tubs/showers)
- Hats and gloves
- Pyjamas/Onesie/nightwear
- Socks and underwear
- Comfy travel clothes
Necessities
Getting excited about packing for your fun-filled week ahead can mean the basic, sometimes most important, essentials slip your mind.
- Passport
- EHIC
- Spending money
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Shampoo and body wash
- Sanitary products ( Always take these to the slopes too!)
- Towel
- Plug adapters
Extras
You may not require any of the following, but we’ve listed them so that in case you do, you won’t forget.
- Mobile phone + charger
- Headphones
- Travel sickness tablets
- Camera
- Ear muffs
- Book
- Hand warmers
- Water bottle/flask
Packing tips
- Pack a day rucksack. Packing a rucksack you can take with you on the slopes is ideal for storing a few essential items that can keep you comfortable, happy and ensure they are enjoying the snow.
- Small bottles of water. It’s always a good idea to have some water on the mountain, whether it’s for you, or a friend.
- Make sure you pack your suncream and lip salve , you are exposed to the sun’s rays at high altitudes, and although you may be looking to return home with a tan, you won’t want any dodgy goggle tan lines!
- Tissues. Runny noses in the mountains are inevitable, so make sure you pack a few tissues to keep everyone clean and happy.
You're ready to hit the slopes!