When it comes to ski wear, make sure it is thermal, breathable and soft. For a jacket and bottoms, they must be waterproof. Gloves should be insulated and breathable too. Great places to buy ski gear from are:
Stores (+ online) - Decathlon, M&S (for thermals), Sports Direct, Go Outdoors, TKMaxx, Ellis Brigham, Millets, Snow & Rock, Blacks, S'No Queen (for thermals), Mountain Warehouse, your local ski or outdoor centre/shop.
Favourite Brands - Salomon, Roxy, Spyder, North Face, Superdry, Topshop, Sweaty Betty.
SKI WEAR
- Jacket
- Salopettes
- Thermal Tops (x3) - Base Layer (Long Sleeved)
- Thermal Leggings (x2)
- Fleece Jumper (x2) - Mid Layer
- Ski Gloves
- Scarf / Snood
- Neck Warmer (Buff is a good brand)
- Hat (I wear a Helmet, but take a bobble hat for when we stop/walk round town)
- Ski Socks (x5) - Invest in long ones with support (avoid the thick tube ones!)
- Sports Bras
- Comfortable Underwear
- Goggles
Additional: Boots, Skis, Helmet (if owned)
NORMAL WEAR
- Jeans
- Jumpers
- T-Shirts
- Evening Outfits
- Leggings / Tights
- Swimwear
- Pjs
- Comfortable Lounge Bottoms
- Cotton 'Normal' Gloves
- Underwear & Socks
- Fluffy Bed Socks (cosy for after a day on the slopes)
SHOES
- Slippers / Slip-On Shoes (for the Boot Room!)
- Snow Boots / Trainers with Grip (for the snow)
- 'Normal' shoes for evenings in (Eg. Ballet flats, Uggs)
- Flip flops (Spa/Pool if required)
GADGETS
- Extension Lead
- European Plug Socket
- GoPro (amazing for skiing!) & Chest Mount
- Headphones
- Portable Phone Charger
- Camera
- Phone
- Chargers
- Memory Cards
TOILETRIES
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Soap / Shower Gel
- First Aid Kit
- Ankle, wrist or knee supports (if needed)
- Hand Warmers / Heat Packs
- Face Suncream / Moisturiser with SPF
- Make up & wipes
- LIP BALM (with SPF)
- Lemsip / Flu or Cough Medicine
- Paracetamol / Ibuprofen
- Hair bands (grips, clips, ties for braids to keep hair out of face when skiing)
- Hair brush
- Contact Lens / Glasses (if needed)
- Deodorant
- Aftershave / Perfume
- Prescriptions
MISC
- Reading Book
- Pack of Cards
- Rucksack (for travel and/or on the slopes)
- Small bag (I take a clutch for inside hotel - phone, room key, camera, cards etc)
- Sweets, Gum and/or Snacks (for inside jacket on the slopes)
- Hair Dryer / Straighteners
- Jewellery / Watch
- Travel Pillow
- Zip loc bags (for toiletries or snacks)
- Notebook & Pen
DOCUMENTS
- Travel Insurance
- Holiday Documents
- Passport
- Euros
- Driving License & Credit Cards
