What to Pack for a Skiing Holiday Hucksters

What Skiing Clothes Do I Need?

The first thing on your mind may be what to wear while on the slopes. Regular clothes won’t be up to the job of keeping you warm when you’re gliding down the mountainsides. We recommend the following:

• Breathable and waterproof jacket
• Breathable and waterproof salopettes
• Insulated, waterproof ski gloves.
• Glove liners for cold weather, or hand warmers for those who feel the cold!
• Helmet.
• Balaclava under the helmet for cold weather.
• Warm hat for the times when you are relaxing after a session.
• Specially-designed ski socks
• Thermal tops (known otherwise as base layers). These should not be cotton as this will hold onto any sweat and can make you feel colder. You may consider merino wool or manmade fabric designed for skiwear.
• Fleeces (known otherwise as mid layers). Again, avoid cotton.
• Thermal bottoms.
• Goggles for visibility and protect your eyes.

What Equipment Do I Need for Skiing?

You won’t be getting much skiing done without the right equipment! Prices will vary depending on what gear you buy. It’s always best to get advice from sales advisors before committing to a purchase.

Equipment you will need includes:

• Skis or snowboard
• Ski poles
• Ski boots

Alternatively, for beginners, you may consider hiring your equipment at the resort. There will be local rental shops located near our lodges, so you don’t need to worry about buying the equipment beforehand. All the information you will need is available on our equipment hire and lessons page so you can budget for these in your holiday spend.

Important Things to Remember

It’s vital that you purchase travel insurance before your holiday to ensure you are fully protected. You can buy travel insurance with one of our partners, or you may be able to get a good deal with one of your existing insurance providers. Be sure to bring your insurance details with you.

You will need to get ski lift passes to give you access to the slopes. You can find more information on the page linked above.