What to pack and what not to pack for a ski holiday

iPods, iPads and all things Apple
Small, portable and everyone’s got one; the Apple IPod is the perfect device for a ski holiday. It comes into its own at check-in, on the plane, app-ing your way to success on the slopes or drowning out the après-ski Euro-Trash.

Sun beaters and blockers
Blocking out the sun at high altitude when surrounded by reflective snow is a ski holiday essential to avoid the panda-eyed tan. Directski.com recommends a good quality pair of ski sunglasses or, to really impress, designer ski goggles. (But remember to remove the protective film). And pack a plastic bag to wrap the suntan cream in to avoid a creamy explosion in hand luggage.

Camera (with extra batteries and a charger)
Forget catching over-exposed ‘family moments’ in the snow, put the camera on night setting for unforgettable shots and let those après ski nights live on forever. And don’t forget, the mountains will give camera batteries brain freeze, so carry a spare set somewhere warm to avoid missing the unrepeatable.

Warm Clothes

A ski holiday wouldn’t be a ski holiday without warm clothes and lots of them. Pack extra pants, tights, t-shirts, fleeces and thermals; snow is very cold. Go for layers rather than thickness.

Extra socks
See above, this one is SO important it needs its own special mention. Lots of socks are a must. And not just any socks, good ski socks. They’ll have padded bits with an ‘L’ and an ‘R’ if they’re the real deal. Taking granny knits or Primark bundle packs isn’t an option.

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