Packing for Your Ski Vacation

You have made your plans and you are excited about your ski vacation. The less enjoyable part about a vacation is the packing and unpacking. Packing for a ski trip is cumbersome. The clothes you need are bulky and may take more than one suitcase. You also have to think about the equipment you are going to take with you. You have some options available to you.

Rent your equipment when you arrive.

If you do mind skiing on used equipment, you may want to find out if equipment rentals are available. Renting your equipment when you arrive will probably save you money. The airlines may charge for the extra baggage.

Find out if ski shops in the area purchase used equipment.

You have the option of purchasing new equipment if you can afford it when you get to the ski lodge. In some areas, there may be ski shops that purchase used equipment. You should research the shops in the resort area and call to find out if they purchase used equipment. Find out what the costs of new equipment. Determine if you are getting most of your money back before you use this option and that it is about the same cost as renting the equipment.

Mail bulky clothing items to your lodge or hotel.

Unless you can afford to purchase new clothes when you get to your vacation destination, you will want to take your ski suit, boots, gloves, and goggles with you. You will also want to take clothes for other activities.

Since the clothes you need are so bulky, you may want to consider mailing them to the lodge or inn where you will be staying. Once you have made your reservations, you can call the lodge or inn where you will be staying and tell them you are sending them a box. Pack your bulky clothes in the box and mail it or send it by UPS or FedEx. The hotel will hold the box for you until you arrive. When you are ready to leave, you mail the package back to your home. Mailing the package to the hotel and back to yourself should be included in your budget for your vacation. It probably will not cost less than fifty dollars each way.

With less hassle, you can make your vacation memorable.