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Packing List

Pack smart, travel light, and be ready for any day on the mountain.

Quick packing rule:

Carry-on duffel = base ski suit + shells + boots + 1 gloves + 1 base layer + 1 fleece + 1 puffer + 2 days casual.

Board bag = the rest of ski gear & casual layers.

Ski backpack = beacon/shovel/probe + on-hill essentials.

Ski Equipment

  • Skis/board + bindings/poles; boots
  • Shell jacket & pants
  • Base layers (top/bottom, 3+) & ski socks (3–5); neck gaiter/face mask & beanie
  • Midlayer fleece + insulated puffer
  • Gloves/mittens (2 prs) + liners (if filming on phone)
  • Helmet, goggles (low-light lens recommended)
  • Beacon, shovel, probe (rental available); ski backpack
  • Climbing skins (if touring), ski straps, small repair kit
  • On-hill essentials: small first-aid/blister kit, sunscreen & SPF lip balm, headlamp, water bottle, snacks, map/phone with offline GPS (radio where legal)

Casual Clothes / Items

  • Town outfits for 4–5 days (tops, pants, underwear, socks) + sleepwear
  • Warm casual jacket/sweater; winter boots/shoes (avoid skate shoes)
  • Toiletries (travel sizes)
  • Electronics & chargers, power bank, travel adapter
  • Travel docs/cards; a bit of local cash
  • Optional: swimsuit, earplugs/eye mask

Pack light, ski happy — a few space-saving tips

  • Put the bulkiest/weighty items (outerwear, tools) in the board bag; soft goods fill dead space around bindings.
  • In your carry-on: 1 full ski outfit (base top/bottom, socks, gloves, goggles, beanie) + transceiver + essentials + 1/2 days casual clothes. If a bag is delayed, you can still ski.
  • Roll clothes, use a packing cube for “town clothes” and one for “ski layers.”
  • Stuff socks/liners inside boots; use lens case for goggles.
  • Merino layers dry overnight—re-wear to keep counts low; rotate socks/base layers
  • Keep knives/multi-tools in the checked bag; batteries and power banks in the carry-on.