{"id":2470,"date":"2020-01-13T07:04:16","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T07:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/?p=2470"},"modified":"2023-11-02T09:01:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T09:01:36","slug":"packing-for-a-ski-holiday-our-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/packing-for-a-ski-holiday-our-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing for a Ski Holiday &#8211; Our checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/packing-for-a-ski-holiday-our-checklist\/#Packing_for_a_ski_holiday\" >Packing for a ski holiday<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/packing-for-a-ski-holiday-our-checklist\/#Our_top_tip_Keep_it_simple\" >Our top tip: Keep it simple!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/packing-for-a-ski-holiday-our-checklist\/#Ski_Snowboarding_Clothing\" >Ski \/ Snowboarding Clothing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/packing-for-a-ski-holiday-our-checklist\/#Other_ski_holiday_mountain_essentials\" >Other ski holiday mountain essentials<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/packing-for-a-ski-holiday-our-checklist\/#Make_use_of_our_printable_Ski_Packing_Checklist\" >Make use of our printable Ski Packing Checklist.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/packing-for-a-ski-holiday-our-checklist\/#Evenings_in_the_chalet_and_around_resort\" >Evenings in the chalet and around resort<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/packing-for-a-ski-holiday-our-checklist\/#Ski_Holiday_Evenings_printable_packing_checklist\" >Ski Holiday Evenings printable packing checklist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/packing-for-a-ski-holiday-our-checklist\/#Equipment\" >Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/packing-for-a-ski-holiday-our-checklist\/#Other_important_things\" >Other important things<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Packing_for_a_ski_holiday\"><\/span>Packing for a ski holiday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve been waiting all year for your upcoming ski holiday to Meribel and the now the reality of having to get organised is kicking in\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Packing for a ski holiday (particularly your first) may seem like a mammoth task. Especially if you\u2019re travelling with little ones.\u00a0 That\u2019s why, we\u2019ve put together a list of all the essentials you\u2019ll need on your ski holiday.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_top_tip_Keep_it_simple\"><\/span><strong>Our top tip: Keep it simple! <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll spend the best part of each day on a ski holiday in your ski gear. You may change your thermals and mid layers once, twice or maybe three times during the week. Evenings are often very relaxed, particularly when staying in a fully catered chalet. You may want to pack one outfit for an evening out on the chalet staff nights off. Other than that, there will be nothing more inviting after a long day on the slopes than your comfy clothes. To be worn for an evening by the fire, re-telling stories of the days adventures.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ski_Snowboarding_Clothing\"><\/span><strong>Ski \/ Snowboarding Clothing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Waterproof and breathable ski coat and trousers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thermals<\/strong> \u2013 2 or 3 thermal tops and 1 or 2 thermal trousers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mid layer<\/strong> \u2013 We recommend wearing a thermal mid layer such as a fleece or jumper. One with a zip will be most practical, as this is an easy way to cool yourself down without removing layers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional layers<\/strong> &#8211; During the colder months you may decide to wear an additional layer between your thermals and mid layer, such as a t-shirt<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ski socks<\/strong> \u2013 3 or 4 pairs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Helmet<\/strong> \u2013 A ski or snowboard helmet is essential. You can rent these in resort if you don\u2019t have your own<\/li>\n<li><strong>Snood<\/strong> \u2013 When staying with Ski Basics, each guest will be given a complimentary snood upon arrival<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ski gloves<\/strong> \u2013 Good quality, waterproof gloves are the best way to keep your hands warm and dry whilst out on the slopes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glove liners<\/strong> \u2013 For the colder months<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goggles<\/strong> \u2013 These cannot be rented in resort and are essential all year round. Changeable lenses for varied lighting are also recommended<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hat<\/strong> \u2013 We recommend taking a hat out on the slopes with you, to ensure you stay warm during any breaks when you remove your helmet<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunglasses<\/strong> \u2013 Sunglasses are also very useful for protecting your eyes from the sun reflecting on the snow during breaks when you have removed your goggles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_ski_holiday_mountain_essentials\"><\/span><strong>Other ski holiday mountain essentials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun cream \u2013<\/strong> The sun is strong in the mountains so we recommend applying SPF all year round whilst out on the slopes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lip balm<\/strong> \u2013 Ski Basics will also provide all guests with a complementary lip balm upon arrival<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reusable water bottle or Camelbak<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Small rucksack<\/strong> \u2013 Whilst a rucksack may not be absolutely essential, they can be very useful for carrying water, snacks or if you\u2019re too warm and need to remove a layer of clothing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_use_of_our_printable_Ski_Packing_Checklist\"><\/span><strong>Make use of our printable<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ski-packing-checklist.pdf\">Ski Packing Checklist.<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3080 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/skiing-pack-list.png\" alt=\"ski holiday packing checklist\" width=\"723\" height=\"606\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/skiing-pack-list.png 940w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/skiing-pack-list-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/skiing-pack-list-768x644.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 723px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 723\/606;\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evenings_in_the_chalet_and_around_resort\"><\/span><strong>Evenings in the chalet and around resort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever asked yourself &#8216;what to wear in a ski chalet?&#8217;, you are not alone! It&#8217;s a very common question. Evenings in the chalet are often very casual and you&#8217;ll love nothing more than relaxing by the fire after a long day on the slopes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Comfy clothing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Indoor shoes<\/strong> \u2013 In the chalets, we ask that guests remove their outdoor shoes so we recommend bringing slippers or something similar for when inside<\/li>\n<li><strong>Something to wear on chalet staff night off<\/strong> \u2013 If you are heading out for the evening<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swimming costume<\/strong> \u2013 If you have spa facilities at your chalet or plan to visit the public swimming pool or one of the many spas in resort during your stay<\/li>\n<li><strong>Snow boots<\/strong> \u2013 Warm and waterproof footwear with a good grip is a must for walking around in resort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ski_Holiday_Evenings_printable_packing_checklist\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ski-packing-checklist-1.pdf\">Ski Holiday Evenings printable packing checklist<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ski-packing-checklist-1.pdf\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3082 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ski-packing-checklist-In-the-evenings.png\" alt=\"ski holiday packing list\" width=\"735\" height=\"616\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ski-packing-checklist-In-the-evenings.png 940w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ski-packing-checklist-In-the-evenings-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ski-packing-checklist-In-the-evenings-768x644.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/616;\" \/><\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equipment\"><\/span><strong>Equipment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All ski and snowboard equipment can be hired in resort and when staying with Ski Basics, you will receive exclusive discounts when hiring your equipment. We can also arrange for your ski hire to be delivered to your chalet ahead of your arrival. Head over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/ski-hire.htm\">ski hire page<\/a> for more information on ordering your hire and our exclusive discounts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Skis or Snowboard<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ski poles<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ski or Snowboard boots<\/strong> \u2013 If you are thinking of buying your own boots, either before you arrive in resort of once you\u2019re here, head over to our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/ski-boot-fitting\/\">how your ski boots are meant to fit<\/a> for some tips on boots and where best to get yours here in Meribel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avalanche pack<\/strong> \u2013 If skiing or snowboarding off piste, we highly recommend taking an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/travel\/ski\/articles\/Off-piste-skiing-safety-kit-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> avalanche pack<\/a> with you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_important_things\"><\/span><strong>Other important things<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passport\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Euros<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance details<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Small first aid kit<\/strong> \u2013 Mainly containing deep heat or similar and painkillers to sooth those achey legs. You can buy such items in resort however, they are likely to be more expensive than at home<\/li>\n<li><strong>Camera<\/strong> \u2013 Don\u2019t forget to bring something to capture all your holiday memories and to all of our guests, remember to share your pictures with us, by tagging us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/skibasics\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skibasics\/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel&amp;eid=ARBvrAyMLFJ2KfW9jtSX-Y5nqotiJ-WN5sntdnsVpWM4XnfnTTv7DcdTgWosvX3tvi0ob9z0smauZS79\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> or using #myskibasics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve got that covered, you can get back to being excited for your ski holiday! If you haven\u2019t yet booked your next trip, take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/skibasics.mychaletbooking.com\/chalets\/?_ga=2.11181620.1215781981.1578659274-130463323.1542913859\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remaining availability here<\/a>. Looking to save? Check out our tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/affordable-ski-holiday-tips\/\">booking an affordable ski holiday<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Packing for a ski holiday You\u2019ve been waiting all year for your upcoming ski holiday to Meribel and the now the reality of having to get organised is kicking in\u2026 Packing for a ski holiday (particularly your first) may seem like a mammoth task. Especially if you\u2019re travelling with little ones.\u00a0 That\u2019s why, we\u2019ve put [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":2481,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[71],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2470","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ski-holiday-meribel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2470","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2470"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2470\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2481"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2470"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2470"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2470"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}