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Ski Packing List - Revised for 2011

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Time for me to update this since I need to pack for Vermont. The weather is going to be variable so I'll need option. And if I forget something, then I have an excuse to go shopping. Did I miss something? Put it in the comments preferably before I finish packing for this trip.

SKI GEAR AND CLOTHING
• Skis, poles, boots
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Gloves and mittens
• Hats
• Goggles and sunglasses
• Neck gaiter
• Snacks and gum
• Hydration system
• Lock
• Boot covers
• Helmet
• Hotronic batteries and charger
• Hand warmers
• Boot Dryer

SKI CLOTHING
• Shell
•Softshell
• Tops (long johns and midlayer)
• Ski pants
• Long john pants (light and heavy)
• Sports bra
• Ski socks

SHOES
• Boots
• Flip flops
• Cute shoes (if room)

REGULAR CLOTHING
• Hoodie (I love having a comfy hoodie to relax in, especially if the room is cold)
• Jeans
• Après or going out clothes
• Underwear
• Bathing suit and coverup
• Socks (plus fuzzy socks instead of slippers)
• Pajamas

BASICS
• Wallet
• House keys
• Watch
• Medical insurance card
• Itineraries, tickets and reservation confirmations (I just store this on my phone)

TOILETRIES
• Prescriptions
• Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss and mouthwash
• Deodorant
• Hair brush
• Shampoo
• Face stuff

ELECTRONICS
• Phone
• Phone charger
• Camera
• Camera charger
• iPod or iPad
• iPod/iPad charger

Sadly work phone, work laptop and work iPad must travel with me. OK, work iPad is never a bad thing. 

Comments

  1. BeckyDecember 9, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    It cracks me up that you looked on the blog for your own list!! Although, I'm a little concerned as your roommate about the fact that sports bra is not plural.

    ReplyDelete
  2. D2 (Kerry)December 9, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I had the same thought, Becky!

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