Here’s a ski trip packing list that covers everything you need to ski, drive in winter weather, and what you need for the hotel during a ski trip.

ski trip packing list

When it comes to packing for a ski trip for a family you have to have a game plan. It is no small feat to take the entire family skiing, especially if you own all your own gear. That’s why I over the years I have built up such an extensive ski trip packing list. I’ve broken this list into sections because you will need certain items just to ski, others if you are staying in a hotel, and even more if you are driving to the mountain.

Packing List For skiing

Snow boots

Ski pants

Ski jacket

Helmet

Goggles or Sunglasses

Gloves

Thermals

Fleece

Hat

Scarf or another neck protector like a buff/neck gator

Warm socks

Hot hands and hot feet

 


 

Skis

Ski boots

Ski poles

Snowboard

Snowboard boots

Sunscreen

Chapstick

Kleenex

Backpack

Snacks

Camera, preferably waterproof camera or even better a GoPro.

Camera accessories

Memory cards

Cell phone

Charger

Prescription medicine

First aid kit with the following: non-aspirin pain reliever, gas-relief tablets, antacids, antidiarrheal medicine, an antihistamine for allergies, bandages, candied ginger for motion sickness, mild laxative, thermometerSki Trip Packing List

Packing List for the Hotel

If you are staying over night somewhere there are more things you will need. You can see our general Packing list for a Hotel printable.

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Pajamas

Air mattress – In case the hotel room doesn’t have enough beds.

Pump

Swimsuit

Hot cocoa mix

Snacks

Chargers

For The Car

Tire Chains – In case the roads require chains.

Cat Litter – Take a coffee can filled with cat litter to create temporary traction under the car wheel in the snow.

Mini Shovel – In case you need to remove snow from around the car. 

Optional

Sled

Hiking poles

Track your skiing

If you want to track how you are skiing, check out the Ski Tracks app. I use the free version to track how fast, how far, and how long I ski for.

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