What to Pack and Buy for a Ski Trip to the Alps

A group ski trip to the Alps needs more than skis and warm clothes. This shopping list covers the shared items that are easy to overlook, from travel documents and luggage labels to food supplies, charging equipment and first-aid essentials. Plan quantities around your group size, then separate personal luggage from items everyone will share. Buy sunscreen, lip balm and cold-weather supplies before departure; mountain shops may be closed or expensive when you arrive.

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What to bring

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

Travel supplies

Luggage tagsqty 50
Document foldersqty 10
Clipboardsqty 4
Ballpoint pensqty 20
Name stickersqty 50
Envelopesqty 50
Reusable water bottlesqty 45
Lunch boxesqty 45
Travel pillowsqty 40
Fleece blanketsqty 10

Equipment

Power stripsqty 8
Extension cordsqty 6
USB chargersqty 8
Power banksqty 6
Flashlightsqty 6

Sports equipment

Ski waxqty 4
Ski repair kitsqty 2
Snow brushesqty 4
Sleddingqty 4

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Emergency blanketsqty 10
Cold packsqty 10
Sunscreen SPF 50qty 8
Lip balm SPFqty 20

Kitchen

Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 6
Chef's knifeqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 4
Serving plattersqty 8
Storage binsqty 12

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 50
Reusable bowlsqty 50
Reusable cupsqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 50

Cleaning

Microfiber clothsqty 20
Dish spongesqty 12
Rubber glovesqty 8

Catering

Groceries
- Oatmeal - 4 kilograms
- Cornflakes - 3 packs
- Muesli - 3 packs
- Wholemeal bread - 18 loaves
- Multigrain bread - 8 loaves
- Bread rolls - 80 pieces
- Croissants - 50 pieces
- Butter - 2 kilograms
- Strawberry jam - 4 jars
- Chocolate spread - 4 jars
- Peanut butter - 4 jars
- Hummus - 2 kilograms
- Cheese - 5 kilo
- Ham - 3 kilograms
- Turkey breast - 2 kilograms
- Eggs - 120 pieces
- Semi-skimmed milk - 20 liters
- Plant-based milk - 8 liters
- Yogurt - 12 liters
- Coffee - 2 kilograms
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Honey - 3 jars
- Apples - 50 pieces
- Bananas - 50 pieces
- Mandarins - 50 pieces
- Grapes - 5 kilograms
- Muesli bars - 100 pieces
- Mixed nuts - 3 kilogram
- Raisins - 2 kilograms
- Paprika chips - 10 bags
- Plain chips - 10 bags
- Pretzels - 6 bags
- Chocolate bars - 60 pieces
- Vegetable soup - 12 liters
- Tomato soup - 12 liters
- Pasta - 8 kilograms
- Basmati rice - 6 kilograms
- Potatoes - 10 kilograms
- Tomato sauce - 8 liters
- Pesto - 8 jars
- Coconut milk - 8 cans
- Kidney beans - 12 cans
- Chickpeas - 12 cans
- Corn - 10 cans
- Stir-fry vegetables - 12 kilogram
- Carrots - 6 kilograms
- Onions - 5 kilograms
- Garlic - 10 bulbs
- Lettuce - 10 heads
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Bell peppers - 20 pieces
- Grated cheese - 3 kilogram
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 jars
- Soy sauce - 2 bottles
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Salt - 1 kilogram
- Black pepper - 250 grams
- Paprika powder - 250 gram
- Italian herbs - 2 jars
- Curry powder - 2 jars
- Vegetable stock - 2 boxes
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 60 bottles
- Sparkling water - 20 bottles
- Apple juice - 8 cartons
- Orange juice - 8 packs
- Hot chocolate - 8 liters
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 80 pcs
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 100 pieces
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Tissues - 40 packs
- Wet wipes - 20 packs
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- Bandages - 4 boxes
- Paracetamol - 4 boxes

Tips

Pack one reusable water bottle and one lunch box per participant, and label them before the bus leaves. Add travel pillows and fleece blankets for each overnight or long journey.
Allow at least one power socket per two people in shared rooms, then bring power strips, extension cords and USB chargers rather than relying on bedside outlets.
Take one first aid kit for the group and check it 24 hours before departure. Add emergency blankets and several cold packs where they can be reached quickly, not buried under luggage.
Use SPF 50 sunscreen and SPF lip balm even on cloudy ski days. For a group, pack enough for daily use throughout the trip instead of assuming everyone will bring their own.
Keep shared kitchen equipment together: coolers, thermos flasks, cutting boards, a chef’s knife, measuring cups and serving platters. Sort groceries into meal groups before loading the bus so chilled food is handled first.

Frequently asked questions

What should I buy for a group ski trip to the Alps?: Buy shared food and drinks, reusable water bottles, lunch boxes, thermos flasks, charging equipment, first-aid supplies, sunscreen and travel organisation items. For 10 people, prepare 10 bottles and lunch boxes, plus shared equipment sized for the accommodation.
How much sunscreen do I need for a ski trip?: Plan to apply SPF 50 to exposed skin at least twice per ski day, even when the sky is cloudy. For a group, bringing one sunscreen bottle per 2–3 people for a week gives a practical reserve, while each person should have SPF lip balm.
What electrical items are useful in a ski chalet?: Bring power strips, extension cords, USB chargers and power banks because rooms often have fewer sockets than guests. A useful rule is one shared power strip for every 4–6 people, with one charger per person where possible.
What should go in the group emergency kit?: Keep a first aid kit, emergency blankets and cold packs together and check them the day before departure. Put the kit in an accessible day bag rather than checked luggage, and make sure the responsible organiser knows where it is within the first hour of travel.

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