Ski Trip Packing List
ADVERTISEMENT
1Ski Trip Packing List
Overall Tips:
1. Minimize luggage, using small soft duffels or back pack (e.g. spare street clothes in one, ski
wear in another, homework and travel snacks in a third).
2. Mark your skis, luggage, etc., with your (last) name and phone number.
3. Leave non-essential items of great value at home.
Suggested items
Sleeping bag & foam pad - (If not enough beds or you are uncomfortable sharing a double).
Skis
1) Classical
2) Skating
(Check with coach to see what each race trip requires)
(Glide WAX them beforehand if at all possible (but no grip wax on classical skis).
Clean, sand & tape grip zone with painter’s masking tape.)
Ski bag - (Optional – but recommended) Protection even if your skis will be in a rooftop box
Poles 1) Classical 2) Skating
Both lengths for both techniques if you have them.
Ski boots
Classical & Skating if you have both. (Most important item to pack !)
Wax, iron, scraper, cork, mask, wax bench – (Optional) Coaches will have most grip waxes
you will need, but no expensive fluorinated waxes.
Coach options: Klister box, hair dryer, klister pan, citrus solvent, clean cloth, thermostat down
Race uniform or whatever you ski in (with a post-race dry layer).
Longies - top layers & bottoms; nylon-panel briefs for gents. Consider a Zip T-Neck.
Socks (& slippers to keep socks dry on wet floors).
Hats (2) (Headband is useful for warmer days or as extra warmth in cold or wind).
Gloves (w/ glove liners for cold or wind).
Earmuffs? Neck gaitor? Scarf? Other warm accessories?
Warm-ups
(team or other light jacket, wind pants, wind-resistant vest and/or fleece).
Water bottle
(in a belt pack is most handy, with water or sports drink - Stay hydrated!)
Coat
(for post-race warmth and "on-the-street" for dinner or unexpected waits).
Street clothes (with a nice set for awards ceremony).
Swimsuit
(just in case we have access to sauna or pool).
Towel (compact) & small Washcloth
(if we are not staying in a regular motel/hotel).
Pillowcase
(Optional) to stuff with clothes for travel nap or floor camping.
Toothbrush & essential personal care items (e.g. one hair dryer per team, max.)
Medication medically required on the trip.
Glasses, contacts, protective case.
Sunglasses or sport glasses (yellow lenses for cloudy days, green or gray for sun).
Skin cream (Warm Skin, dermatone, vaseline or moleskin – For cold weather skin protection.)
Sunscreen? (mainly for springtime trips)
Schoolwork ! -
Bring just essentials to save space! Coaches will be happy to designate a
room or two as "quiet rooms" for afternoon / evening study – just ask!
Small notebook ? Pens? Laptop, disk, data stick?
Book, journal or magazine
Headlamp, book light or small flashlight – to help study during car trip
Wallet with next three items:
Spending money (1 or 2 dinner meals, lunch, race entry fee(s), $ to share petrol cost, etc.)
Some form of I.D.
(Contract trip leader for expense estimate – generally $30 - $50)
List of phone numbers for emergencies/problems.
Race registration form(s) or registration confirmation – pre-register if at all possible.
Travel snacks & special needs for meals (try whole grain protein, dried fruit & complex
carbohydrates – e.g. oat/raisin scones, blueberry muffins, fruit bars)
Camera? NOT an expensive one (try a modest “point & click” model)
Bell
(optional) - to help cheer on your teammates.
A positive, supportive, helpful, appreciative, considerate and winning attitude!
MadNorSki Juniors 2006-2007. Adapted from D. Fariss. JS\Ski trip packing list.doc
ADVERTISEMENT
0 votes
Related Articles
Related forms
Related Categories
Parent category: Life