Note: This is for typical ski trips where we stay in a hotel or other indoor lodging. For backcountry ski trips, we’ll provide a special packing list.
Also: Don’t forget sunscreen. Kids often get more burned in winter ’cause they don’t bother, yet conditions are worse what with that sunlight reflecting off all the snow.
Even though we’re staying in a hotel, get in the habit of taking the 10 Essentials on every single trip.
- Combustion (carry at least two: lighters, waterproof matches, flint-and-steel; also: tinder—twine or dryer lint)
- Hydration (1-2 quart/liter-sized water bottles or Camelback)
- Nutrition (2-3 granola bars, Powerbars, Snickers, GORP, whatever)
- Navigation
 (compass, copy of map)
- Illumination (headlamp or flashlight)
- Insulation (extra clothing, fleece, warm hat, and rain jacket under “clothing” all count)
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Other personal gear
- Duffel back or pack
- Day pack (for taking on the slopes)
- Pack cover (or contractor bag
- Sleeping bag (in a waterproof stuff sack or trash bag)
- Sleeping pad (what, you think you’re getting a bed?)
- Sleeping bag liner (optional)
- Trash bag (large)
- Ziplock bags (3)
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- Cup
- Bowl/plate
- Spoon or spork
- Pencil and paper
- Bandana (this can be cotton)
- Tooth brush & toothpaste
- Gold Bond (for feet and, well, useful if you choose not to wear underwear)
- Camp soap (biodegradable liquid)
- Whistle and mirror/CD (for signaling)
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Clothing
Remember: COTTON KILLS! All clothing should be polyester or wool (that includes socks and underwear). No jeans. No cotton T-shirts. No cotton socks or undies.
- Long Pants (2 pair)
- Short sleeve shirt (2)
- Long sleeve shirt (2)
- Underwear (2-3 pair; optional)
- Socks (4-5 pair)
- Long underwear (2 shirts, 2 pants)
- Winter fleece or wool sweater (1–2)
- Rain or snow pants (waterproof)
- Ski or rain jacket (waterproof)
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- Warm winter cap
- Glove liners (1-2 pair)
- Over mittens or ski gloves
- Scarf or face mask (optional)
- Ski goggles or sunglasses
- Helmet (required for all)
- Wrist braces (required for snowboarders)
- Waterproof boots (for walking around in the snow when you are not skiing)
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Optional
- Day pack (tiny)
- Small camp towel
- Skis and ski boots (troop will rent, but you can bring personal)
- Book
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- Camera
- Cellphone (but you CANNOT use it to call, text, play games, or use Internet; it is for emergencies only—or as a camera)
- Camp shoes (flip-flops are great: lightweight, and they won’t rub blistered heels)
- Deodorant
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