Family Ski Vacation Packing ListChecklist of Gear and Clothes for Your Next Winter Trip
Packing for a ski vacation with children can be overwhelming. Use this handy checklist and you won't forget a thing!
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. SonUnderwear 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 DaughterUnderwear 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 BabyOnesies 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 MomBook 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 DadBook 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 MiscellaneousSunscreen Kids’ vitamins Booster seats Cell phone charger iPod charger Address book & stamps Extra batteries for any and all electronics Carry onMom'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. Planning a tropical vacation? Check out this Family Beach Vacation Packing List.
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