What to Buy and Bring for a Ski Trip

A ski trip needs more than skis and warm clothes. This shopping list covers the equipment, travel paperwork, food-service items and safety supplies that are easy to forget before departure. Plan one backpack and one luggage tag per traveller, and check whether skis, boots, helmets and snowboards are rented or brought from home. If you are driving, add snow chains before checking the route and road conditions, not on the morning you leave.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Sports equipment

Skisqty 12
Ski polesqty 12
Ski bootsqty 12
Snowboardsqty 4
Snowboard bootsqty 4
Ski helmetsqty 12
Ski gogglesqty 12
Backpacksqty 12
Thermos bottlesqty 12
Snow chains

Equipment

Coolersqty 3
Power banksqty 4
Chargersqty 6
Extension cordsqty 2

Lighting

Headlampsqty 6

Safety

First aid kit
Emergency blanketsqty 12
Sunscreenqty 4
Lip balmqty 12

Documents

Travel document foldersqty 2
Luggage tagsqty 20

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 24
Reusable platesqty 24
Cutlery setsqty 24

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef hatsqty 3
Frying pansqty 2
Cooking potsqty 3
Serving spoonsqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Bread - 12 loaves
- Bake-off rolls - 36 pieces
- Croissants - 24 pieces
- Oatmeal - 2 kilogram
- Cornflakes - 2 packs
- Muesli - 2 packs
- Butter - 1 kilogram
- Young cheese - 2 kilograms
- Ham - 1.5 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 1 kilogram
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Chocolate spread - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Eggs - 36 pieces
- Milk - 8 liters
- Yogurt - 6 liter
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Sparkling water - 6 bottles
- Still water - 12 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Sports drink - 24 bottles
- Hot chocolate - 3 packs
- Bananas - 24 pieces
- Apples - 24 pieces
- Mandarins - 3 kilograms
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Muesli bars - 36 pieces
- Mixed nuts - 2 kilograms
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Pretzels - 3 bags
- Soup - 6 liters
- Pasta - 3 kilograms
- Pasta sauce - 6 jars
- Ground beef - 2 kilogram
- Vegetarian minced meat substitute - 1 kilogram
- Rice - 2 kilograms
- Chicken breast - 2 kilogram
- Stir-fry vegetables - 3 kilograms
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Onions - 2 kilograms
- Garlic - 4 bulbs
- Shredded cheese - 1 kilogram
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- Stock cubes - 1 box
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 2 packs

Tips

Pack one helmet and one pair of ski goggles per skier, plus the correct boots, poles or snowboard boots. Check all equipment at least 48 hours before departure so missing or damaged items can still be rented.
Give each traveller a travel document folder and luggage tag. Check passport details and insurance information at least 7 days before departure, then keep the documents together during transport.
Prepare one thermos bottle per person and use coolers for food that must stay cold. Buy groceries early enough to fill the coolers before loading luggage, especially if shops near the accommodation may be closed.
Take one charger and power bank per phone, and add extension cords for shared rooms. Charge power banks the night before and pack a headlamp where it can be reached without unpacking the whole bag.
Restock the first aid kit before leaving and pack sunscreen, lip balm and emergency blankets. Snow glare can cause sunburn even on cold days, so apply sunscreen before the first outdoor activity and reapply every 2 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a ski trip?: Each skier needs skis, ski poles, ski boots, a helmet and ski goggles. Snowboarders need a snowboard, snowboard boots, a helmet and goggles; reserve rental equipment at least 7 days ahead during busy periods.
How much food and drink should I buy for a ski trip?: Plan breakfast, packed lunches and at least one evening meal for each day you will not eat out. Allow one thermos bottle per person and buy enough cold food to fill the coolers before departure.
What documents should I take on a ski trip?: Take a passport or other required travel document, insurance details and booking information for every traveller. Check the details at least 7 days before departure and keep them in a labelled travel document folder.
Do I need snow chains for a ski trip?: If you are driving in snowy or mountainous conditions, take snow chains that fit the vehicle and practise fitting them before departure. Check the weather forecast and road conditions 24 hours before leaving, then keep the chains accessible rather than buried under luggage.

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