The Ultimate Ski Trip Packing List

BETTER TO DOUBLE CHECK AND BE PREPARED FOR A GOOD TIME

FORGETTING ONE KEY ITEM LIKE GOGGLES, THE RIGHT SOCKS, OR A BASE LAYER CAN PUT A DAMPER ON AN OTHERWISE PERFECT SKI TRIP. USE THIS CHECKLIST TO PACK ONCE, PACK RIGHT, AND GET STRAIGHT TO THE LIFT LINE WHEN YOU ARRIVE.

OUTERWEAR

☐ Insulated or shell ski jacket
☐ Ski pants (insulated or shell, matched to your jacket’s warmth level)
☐ Backup gloves or mittens
☐ Neck gaiter or balaclava
☐ Helmet
☐ Goggles (plus a spare lens for changing light conditions)
☐ Ski socks (pack more pairs than days on snow)

Skier wearing a helmet and snow goggles. Second image of two people wearing colorful ski socks — **[Women's Pro Liner Socks]** *Helmet, goggles, and several pairs of ski socks. Small items that are easy to forget and hard to ski without.*

BASE AND MID LAYERS

☐ Moisture-wicking base layer top
☐ Moisture-wicking base layer bottom
☐ Fleece or insulated midlayer
☐ Extra base layers for multi-day trips (you’ll want fresh ones daily)

Skier wearing an orange ski baselayer under his ski jacket — **[Men's Gridweb™ Fleece 1/2 Zip]** *Moisture-wicking layers underneath, weatherproofing on top.*

GEAR

☐ Skis
☐ Boots
☐ Poles
☐ Helmet-compatible hat or beanie for après
☐ Hand and toe warmers (for extra-cold days)

DOCUMENTS AND ESSENTIALS

☐ Lift tickets or season pass
☐ ID and payment methods
☐ Travel insurance / medical info (especially for international trips)
☐ Rental confirmations, if applicable

Skier holding ski boots. Second photo of a ski lift pass into a jacket pocket — *Our friend Bill packed everything except his boots and his pass. Don't be like Bill.*

SKIN AND SUN PROTECTION

☐ Sunscreen (SPF 30+, snow reflects UV and intensifies exposure)
☐ Lip balm with SPF
☐ Moisturizer for cold, dry mountain air

APRÈS-SKI AND DOWNTIME

☐ Snacks!
☐ Comfortable boots or shoes for walking
☐ Casual, warm layers for the lodge
☐ Swimsuit (for hot tubs or spa amenities)
☐ Phone charger and portable battery pack

Close-up photo of granola snack food — *Trail mix, energy bars, whatever keeps you going between runs. Altitude and cold burn more calories than you'd think.*

SMART EXTRAS EXPERIENCED SKIERS PACK

☐ Small backpack for carrying extra layers or water on the mountain
☐ Reusable water bottle (altitude and cold both increase dehydration risk)
☐ Basic repair kit or multi-tool
☐ Spare buckle or strap for boots/bindings
☐ Trail map or offline resort app download

PACKING TIPS WORTH REMEMBERING

Check the forecast the night before, not the week before. Mountain weather shifts fast, and your layering plan should shift with it. Break in new gear before the trip. New boots or a stiff new jacket are better tested on a local hill than on day one of a destination trip.

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Check each item off as you pack so nothing gets left behind.

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