Family Ski Vacation Packing List
Checklist of Gear and Clothes for Your Next Winter Trip
When you’re packing for a ski vacation, you’ve got to have a list. It’s not like those sweaters, gloves and snowpants can squeeze on down to nothing into a suitcase like T-shirts and bathing suits do. So, think ahead and pare down clothing to the bare minimum, without bypassing important items like sunscreen and all of your ski gear.
Remember, though, that most major ski resorts rent equipment—from snowboards and skis, to boots, poles and helmets. So, if you’d rather not lug your gear through the airport (or overpack the family car) consider renting. (Not to mention, you may also be able to demo a pair of skis that are more advanced than the pair you own.) Also, if your kids are sampling skiing or boarding for the first time, you’re better off renting than buying expensive equipment anyway.
If you do forget a certain piece of equipment, you may be able to dig through a “lost and found” box for a pair of goggles to borrow. Similarly, some resorts, like the Teton Lodge in Jackson Hole, have “gear closets” filled with equipment for folks to borrow if they’ve forgotten a key item or (horrors!) the airline has “misplaced” their luggage.
Below, find a list for each member of the family going on a ski vacation—including a “baby” category for folks who may be traveling with a built-in sitter (nanny or Grandma) or who may be taking turns watching an infant in the on-mountain lodge.
Son
Underwear
Long underwear bottoms
Thermal undershirt
Ski sweater/top/thin fleece
Socks (regular and ski socks)
Boots or winter shoes
Ski/board boots
Skis
Poles
Helmet and skullcap
Snowpants
Ski parka
Winter hat
Ski gloves
Glove inserts
Goggles
Sunglasses
Jeans/pants
Long-sleeve shirts
Sweater/sweatshirt
Swim suit (for your hotel’s indoor pool)
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Daughter
Underwear
Long underwear bottoms
Thermal undershirt
Ski sweater/top/thin fleece
Socks (regular and ski socks)
Boots or winter shoes
Ski/board boots
Skis
Poles
Helmet and skullcap
Goggles
Sunglasses
Snowpants
Ski parka
Winter hat
Ski gloves
Glove inserts
Jeans/pants
Long-sleeve shirts
Sweater/sweatshirt
Swim suit (for your hotel’s indoor pool)
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Baby
Onesies for undershirts
Shirts
Pants
Fleece onesie
Diapers
Hat
Mittens
Swim suit (for your hotel’s indoor pool)
Baby wipes
Cuddle object
Bottles
Formula
Light blanket
Baby backpack/carrier
Toys
Mom
Book light
Makeup
Face cleanser & moisturizer
Razor
Shampoo
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Medicines & vitamins
Purse
Bras
Underwear
Long underwear bottoms
Thermal undershirt
Ski sweater/top/thin fleece
Socks (regular and ski socks)
Boots or winter shoes
Ski/board boots
Skis
Poles
Helmet and skullcap
Snowpants
Ski parka
Winter hat
Ski gloves
Glove inserts
Goggles
Sunglasses
Jeans/pants
Long-sleeve shirts
Sweater/sweatshirt
Swim suit (for your hotel’s indoor pool)
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Dad
Book light
Dopp bag with toiletries & medicines
Underwear
Long underwear bottoms
Thermal undershirt
Ski sweater/top/thin fleece
Socks (regular and ski socks)
Boots or winter shoes
Ski/board boots
Skis
Poles
Helmet and skullcap
Snowpants
Ski parka
Winter hat
Ski gloves
Glove inserts
Goggles
Sunglasses
Jeans/pants
Long-sleeve shirts
Sweater/sweatshirt
Swim suit (for your hotel’s indoor pool)
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Miscellaneous
Sunscreen
Kids’ vitamins
Booster seats
Cell phone charger
iPod charger
Address book & stamps
Extra batteries for any and all electronics
Carry on
Mom's books and magazines
Kids’ activity books
Kids’ picture books
Crayons and paper or notebook
Snacks and cereal bars
Waterbottles
Antibacterial wipes
Travel documents
Camera
Cell phone
Ipod
What did I miss on this ski vacation packing list? Feel free to email me (click on my name above and then click on "Contact Me" on my bio page). I'd love to know what your list looks like, and if there's anything I'm missing, I'll add it here.
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You can always rent skis and poles
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