How to pack for a ski resort: 5 things you should definitely take with you

Ski vacation is great for many reasons. It is definitely healthy for both mind and body and it is also a great way to spend a vacation.

OBOZREVATEL has selected 5 things that should be in the suitcase of every tourist who is going to ski or snowboard during the weekend.

1. Specialized clothes and shoes

Just a warm down jacket and fashionable boots will not do. You should be protected from wind, cold, and precipitation as much as possible without excess weight. It is best to buy the following items from trusted stores:

• thermal underwear (at least two sets);
• moisture-absorbing T-shirts;
• ski pants and a jacket or overalls;
• hat and scarf or balaclava;
• gloves;
• ski shoes.

Usually, such a set is purchased every few years.

2. Goggles with a high level of sun protection

In the mountains, it is very easy to damage your eyes due to the blinding sun. In addition, without goggles, you won't be able to see the road properly when you're driving fast and could get seriously injured, so you should definitely take them. A large selection of such accessories is available in sports stores.

3. First aid kit

You should take first aid medicines on any trip. They should include antiseptics, cotton wool and bandages, painkillers and antihistamines, sorbents, and all the medicines you need. Carefully read the official websites to find out which pills are allowed to be transported across the border.

4. Sunscreen products

In the mountains, tanning is no worse than at sea, so you can easily get serious burns and spend your entire vacation in your room. Thus, be sure to pack a cream with a high SPF level in your suitcase.

5. Useful little things

Some things do not affect your vacation at first glance, but they will definitely increase your personal sense of comfort. Thus, think about bringing:

• a small thermos;
• a shoe dryer;
• a waterproof case for your phone;
• a portable battery;
• a backpack.