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<\/p>\nThe season is approaching and the excitement is growing day by day. And while your flight might still be a little way off still, packing for a ski holiday is something that cannot be left till the last minute.<\/b><\/p>\n
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Especially for those who have never been skiing before, you\u2019ll need to think hard about what you need to buy and pack for your trip. And we thought we\u2019d help you out a little \u2013 we\u2019ve created a list of things you\u2019ll need to bring on holiday with you: from clothes, to equipment, to other important belongings. This is not an exhaustive list, but just some guidance especially for those of you who don\u2019t do this year on year.<\/p>\n
Clothes<\/b><\/p>\n
\u2744 Thermal underlayers \u2013 and more than just one pair as you won\u2019t want to be wearing the same lot each day
\n\u2744 Salopettes, otherwise simply known as ski trousers
\n\u2744 Ski jacket
\n\u2744 Thermal fleeces, because your standard jumper from TK Maxx won\u2019t cut it if it\u2019s really cold
\n\u2744 Good quality ski mittens or gloves so your hands don\u2019t get cold, and maybe some normal gloves to wear underneath for extra warmth
\n\u2744 A snood or a \u201cbuff\u201d as some places call it
\n\u2744 Hats for out and about and extra warmth under your helmet![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.chaletchardons.com\/summer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/luggage-1436515_1920-300x169.jpg\")
\u2744 Clothes for evenings because you won\u2019t just be skiing \u2013 you\u2019ll likely be going for drinks and food in the evenings and won\u2019t want to be wearing your salopettes. Also bring some warm lounge clothes for chilling in your chalet in the evening
\n\u2744 Woolly tights as an alternative to thermals, or can go under thermals for extra warmth. And they\u2019ll be good for wearing under your jeans if you go out in the evening
\n\u2744 Sunglasses \u2013 an absolute essential! The sun is so bright when it reflects off the snow so you need good eye protection. Every heard of snow blindness? Yeah you don\u2019t want that.
\n\u2744 Goggles, and a change of lens for different light conditions
\n\u2744 Lots of socks \u2013 both normal socks and thick ski socks. Good ski socks not only keep your feet warm but also make your ski boots much more comfortable.
\n\u2744 Jumpers
\n\u2744 Gaiters to stop the snow going up your trousers
\n\u2744 Snow boots\/walking boots because it\u2019ll be slippy when walking around the resort. And you\u2019ll want these for playing around in the snow in the evenings
\n\u2744 A rucksack to store water and snacks and your Chardons lunch pack![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.chaletchardons.com\/summer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/shoes-3316260_1920-300x200.jpg\")
\n\u2744 Pyjamas!
\n\u2744 Helmet or boots if you have your own
\n\u2744 Sun cream \u2013 you can get badly sunburnt from the sun reflecting off the snow<\/p>\n
Other important items<\/b><\/p>\n
\u2744 Sun cream lip balm
\n\u2744 Lip balm because your lips will get very dry
\n\u2744 Moisturiser \u2013 skin gets dry in the cold
\n\u2744 Water Bladder \u2013 an addition to taking a water bottle, a water bladder has a straw-like function that means you can rehydrate as you ski
\n\u2744 Home comforts or snacks you can\u2019t get in France
\n\u2744 Mountain tools if you\u2019re a more serious skier, but they do have tools for adjusting or fixing equipment at the bottom of ski lifts![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.chaletchardons.com\/summer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/teri-22-11-17-300x169.jpg\")
\n\u2744 DVDs – our chalets come with a selection of DVDs, but you may want to bring any films you really want to watch. You can also bring your own games to play in the chalet game consoles
\n\u2744 Gadgets and chargers
\n\u2744 European plug adapters
\n\u2744 EHIC card unless we leave the EU, in which case you\u2019ll need to think seriously about health insurance
\n\u2744 Passport
\n\u2744 Ski equipment if have own- if not Chardons can help with discounted hire!<\/p>\n
Is there anything you always bring on a ski holiday that we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments below so we can help beginners with packing for their holiday!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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