What to Bring
For Skiing
- Waterproof jacket- lightweight, breathable and waterproof. Not insulated if you are going XC skiing-see the picture on this page. If you are going downhill skiing then an insultated jacket maybe warranted, however see notes at the end #
- Waterproof trousers -lightweight, breathable and waterproof. Not insulated if you are XC skiing. If you are downhill skiing then insulated pants maybe warranted #
- 1 x down puffer jacket- lightweight
- 1 x warm fleece top or soft shell jacket
- 1 x vest- fleece or soft shell
- 2 x base layer is essential, e.g. merino wool thermal- top
- 2 x thermal (merino) pants/leggings
- Trousers- ski pants, for example soft shell or thermal tights, etc – not insulated or fleece lined-too warm.
- Beanie – a woollen/fleece hat
- 2 x woollen socks
- 1 x baseball cap (for sun protection, though a beanie is used 99.9% of the time)
- 1 x neck warmer
- 2 x gloves (a thin pair-liners and a thicker pair)
- Insulated mitts (not tooo bulky). I use them for those morning skis- Italy might be sunny, but it is very cold on the hands. **
- Sunglasses,
- Block out (+30) and lip balm
- Goggles (rarely used- an alternate is “Blitz” sunny/goggles
- Water bottle (1 litre/33oz)- no larger!
- A bum/fanny bag or a small water bladder pack, with a 1 litre water capacity. Either of these are ideal to ski with. The bum bag/pack should be able to carry your water plus a snack, a spare but light windproof layer, etc. When we stop for lunch at a cafe/rifugio you will probably find yourself reaching for your puffer jacket to slip on. Keep it light and not too bulky, we are not going ski touring into the wilderness. **
- ** Once booked onto a trip an information booklet will be sent out with photographs of these items with a few other tips.
- # If you using a layering approach to keeping warm, then an insulated jacket and trousers are not required , thus saving weight and bulk when you are packing.
Ski equipment
- Classic or skate skis and poles. There is room for both. For more information on what skis should I bring go to FAQ and information
- Cross country ski boots: I find that a combi-classic/skate boot suffices for both classic and skating and saves a lot of room when travelling.
- Ski Bag: Please have your skis in a ski bag. When we are transferring between venues, we will be using your ski bag to put your skis in. If you plan on using a hard plastic ski case please let me know.
ALPINE/TELEMARK
- Please consider your weight limit on ALL your flights. Emirate, Qantas, Qatar, Singapore Airlines typically have a 30kg limit (check airline weight limits they do change). A 30kg weight limit will afford the luxury of bringing both downhill skis/boots and your classic, or skate skis. .
- Please contact me if you have any questions.
General items
If you require a gear list for clothing and miscellaneous items outside what is needed for skiing, I am happy to assist. Please get in touch or email.
However as a general guide, as you will be skiing most days, therefore you will not require a lot of extra clothing. You will find that a pair of jeans, a good pair of walking shoes, gloves, scarf, beanie (woollen hat), a shirt /dress, and a down puffer jacket will be your standard fare of dress when going out for dinner and walking around town.
ESSENTIALS
- Walking shoes/ boots with a good tread, as the roads around all the towns and hotels are icy and at times very slippery. On some trips there may be opportunities for a snow walk, and a boot with a good tread will assist you to have a better grip on things.
- An extra set of thermals
- Swim wear- some of the hotels we are staying in will have a swimming pool, sauna and spa facilities.
Luggage
Luggage space will be tight in the 9 seater bus. One medium suitcase, e.g. a 70 litre back pack/suitcase per person is suggested. Ideally no hard shell suitcases as they make packing that little bit harder. Please ensure your ‘carry on’ luggage bag is a 35-40 litre day pack. This will enable you to use this pack during your trip when you have to carry warm clothes, a water bottle and snack. This will help you keep organized when we are transferring to different venues.
