What I Brought & What I Wish I Had
Packing for a ski trip can be tricky—you want to be prepared for all conditions without overpacking. I put together a detailed checklist for my recent trip, bringing everything from ski essentials to cozy après-ski outfits. But after the trip, I realized there were a few things I didn’t end up wearing and a few I wished I had packed.
Ski Trip Packing List
Essentials & Gear
✅ Medicines
✅ Electronics – chargers, speakers, headphones, plugs, portable power banks, camera, tripod
✅ Ikon Pass
✅ Cash
✅ Big ski bag
✅ Pack boots in carry-on and helmet in big luggage
✅ Warmer packs
Clothing & Layers
✅ Under layers – 3 pants, 2 long-sleeve tops
✅ 2 ski sweaters, 1 ski hoodie, 1 turtleneck
✅ 1 ski jacket
✅ 1 jeans
✅ 1 pajamas & 5 white t-shirts
✅ 2 workout leggings & 2 sports bras
✅ Lululemon jogger & sweater (worn on flight)
✅ Uniqlo lounge set
Shoes & Accessories
✅ 1 pair of ski boots
✅ 1 pair of Ugg Tasmans
✅ 1 pair of house slippers
✅ 3 sunglasses
✅ Jewelry
✅ Hair ties & pins
Beauty & Self-Care
✅ Makeup & cosmetics
✅ Makeup remover (wish I had packed more!)
✅ Hair iron
✅ Sheet masks
✅ Sleep kit – eye cover, melatonin, magnesium, ear plugs
✅ Snacks & teas
✅ 1 swimsuit (for the spa & hot tub)
What I Didn’t End Up Wearing
❌ Scarves
❌ Jeans
❌ Workout leggings & sports bras
❌ Teddy coat
❌ Teddy bucket hats
❌ Bodega boots
❌ Too many underlayers
❌ White turtleneck
❌ Sweater dress
What I Wish I Had Packed More Of
⭐ More makeup remover
⭐ Slippers for the spa
⭐ One more pair of ski socks
Even with all my planning, I still overpacked a bit and missed a few key items. Next time, I’ll skip the extra layers and make sure to bring more of the things that made a difference, like spa slippers and an extra ski sock!
What are your must-haves for a ski trip? Let me know in the comments! ⛷✨
