ski trip packing list

checked bag plus one carry-on. built this after a bad trip to Park City

01
Base layers, top and bottom, 2 sets minimum
merino if you can afford it. cotton stays wet all day
02
Mid layer fleece or light puffy
03
Shell jacket, waterproof not just water-resistant
check the tag. a lot of "ski jackets" are just windbreakers
04
Shell pants
05
Goggles + a spare lens for flat light
gate-checked once, never again. goggles go in the carry-on always
06
Neck gaiter or buff
07
Helmet
rent it if you're not flying with your own, saves a whole bag
08
Ski socks, 1 pair per day plus 2
09
Hand warmers, the disposable kind
10
Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
altitude burns you faster than you think
11
After-ski boots or warm shoes for the lodge
12
Boot bag
13
Portable charger
14
Lift ticket / RFID confirmation printed
check the date. mine was for the wrong week once and it was not fun to sort out at 7am
15
Travel insurance that actually covers skiing
read the fine print, a lot of basic policies exclude it

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