The essentials
Before starting to talk about the equipment it is important to think of different essential documents for your travel.
It is thus essential to take with you:
– Your ID/passport and those of your children
– The card you used to pay for the reservations
– Your medical insurance card
– Your Alpinresorts.com Voucher(s)
– Balaclava, not the most elegant ski equipment, also liked to target a famous rap song. But still it is very useful, it keeps your head warm during the day.
Thermal undergarments are an essential element of the ski equipment. There are many different models, warm or breathable, it will become your best friend to face the mountain temperatures.
– Undershirts
– Leggings
– Protections are not always necessary but if you freeride, you will need them.
– The helmet protects you in case of a fall and shock to the head when skiing or snowboarding. These days ski helmets are more comfortable and can match your outfit on the slopes.
– Ski goggles protect your eyes against bright light and UV on the slopes, it also protects your eyes in case of falls.
– Scarves protect your neck from the low temperatures on the slopes.
– A polartec hat keeps you warm without holding humidity. It is a great friend on the slopes.
– Ski jackets are your ultimate protection against low temperatures on the slopes. They should be water-resistant, wind-resistant and well adjusted to allow free movements.
– Ski pants
– Gloves and ski mittens
– Ski socks
– Hat
– Scarf
– Warm sweater
– Warm gloves
– Warm pants
– A warm and water resistant jacket
– Warm socks
– Après-ski
