Ski holiday packing list
What should not be missing on a ski vacation?
"I'll pack my suitcase and take the following items with me..." says a popular children's game. What's already difficult enough in the game is even more challenging in real life: packing your suitcase without forgetting anything. That's why we've put together an extensive packing list for your ski holiday.
Well prepared for ski holidays
Packing your suitcase for a winter holiday can be a real challenge. In addition to casual clothing and everyday items, ski or snowboard equipment is of course at the top of the list. However, every packing list is individual. What you absolutely need on a ski vacation differs from person to person. For example, the following facts need to be clarified in advance: Do I take equipment from home with me or do I rent it on site? Which luggage size is allowed when arriving by car, train or plane? Do I need important documents on site? When traveling with children: what utensils do the little ones need on their ski holiday?
Every packing list for a ski holiday looks a little different. As inspiration and support, we have summarized the most important items for your winter holiday in our ski holiday checklist. For a relaxed start into your holiday in Gurgl.
- Ski, snowboard or cross-country skis
- Ski boots or snowboard boots
- Ski poles
- Ski or snowboard helmet
- Ski or snowboard goggles (also: sunglasses)
- Protective equipment such as protectors
- Transport bags for skis, snowboards and/or ski boots
- Optional: (small) backpack
- Ski jacket (water-repellent, possibly lined)
- Ski pants (water-repellent, possibly lined)
- Functional underwear
- Fleece sweater
- Ski or snowboard socks
- Ski or snowboard gloves
- Hat/headband
- Neck gaiter/buff
- Touring skis including skins and adjustable ski poles
- Freeride skis
- Avalanche backpack (incl. airbag system)
- Avalanche transceiver (LVS)
- Avalanche shovel
- Avalanche probe
- First aid kit
- Thin gloves for the ascent
- Insulated drinking bottle and food
- GPS watch or terrain map
- Possibly headlamp
- Winter jacket
- Winter boots with grip sole
- Thin gloves
- Hat/headband
- Scarf
- Sunglasses
- Jeans/pants
- T-shirts/tops/blouses
- Pullovers/sweatshirts
- Possibly dresses/skirts/tights
- Underwear
- Socks
- Toiletry bag incl. care for face, skin, hair, toothpaste and toothbrush
- Sun protection (high sun protection factor, for face/lips)
- Possibly glasses/contact lenses
- Bag for dirty laundry
- (Long-term) medication
- First aid kit
- Blister plaster/tape
- Optional: small towel
- Optional: detergent
- Passport
- Insurance card or proof (for abroad)
- Cash, debit card, credit card
- Driving license
- Booking confirmations (accommodation, ski ticket, activities etc.)
- Tickets (arrival/departure, skipass if already purchased)
- List of emergency numbers and contacts
- Mobile phone incl. charging cable
- Headphones
- Laptop/tablet
- Power bank
- Camera incl. charger and memory card
- Book, magazine, e-book reader
- Notebook and pens
- Board and card games
- Bluetooth speaker
- If necessary, socket adapter
- Comfortable clothing for arrival and departure
- Neck/travel pillow
- Insulated drinking bottle
- Baggage tag
- Travel guide
Anticipation in your luggage
What else should you take with you on your winter holiday? One thing above all – a thrill of anticipation: perfectly groomed slopes; fabulous winter landscape, good food, sunny days and lots of wonderful moments. Skiing fun at the highest level awaits you in Gurgl, Ötztal - 112 slope kilometers, 25 state-of-the-art mountain lifts, 12 kilometers of high-altitude Nordic tracks and the endless freedom of Ötztal’s mountains attract skiers, snowboarders, cross-country skiers and freeriders from near and far. In Gurgl, skiing fun begins right outside the front door. No matter if it is an exclusive hotel, chic apartment or cozy guesthouse - you'll find the right accommodation for your ski holiday in Ötztal here. And if you should forget something despite good preparation... don't worry, because you will get everything you need for your winter holiday on site.