 Poster: A snowHead
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I never use one - how about you ?
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Sat 7-01-06 9:37; edited 3 times in total
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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socks are always good 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Mrs NBT has one. I'll type it up later when she's dug it out, no use me searching for anything in this house
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Perhaps it could be made into a sticky at the top of a section 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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nbt, cheers - I knew someone would have one.
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Wasn't there a "What do you pack?" thread ? Can't find it now though...
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Paul Mason, I don't have a checklist but I have kept a habit my (slightly paranoid about forgetting anything) x-wife had us doing in the evening before travel:
Get a clear plastic wallet and collect all documentation, tickets, P'ports etc. into it . . . tie it to suitcase handle (temporary). Put open case by the door then lay out everything you want to take in categorised piles. If there isn't a pile of pants . . . you'll notice that  Once everything's there pack it up and leave it blocking the front door, add the bootbag etc. you should have to pick it all up on the way to the car/taxi/airport and not leave anything in another room etc.
It's worked for me for the last 15 years.
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Useful tip, if your taking a boot bag, stick a pair of ski socks, your spare gloves, spare hat, goggles / sunglasses, pants and a base layer and tootbrush. Just in case your case gets lost as mine did. I managed to borrow everything I needed for the first day until my case turned up, or the insurance kickes in.
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here you go:
hat
scarf
thermal shirt
base layers
fleece
ski jacket
puffer jacket
ski gloves
thermal trousers
ski trousers
ski socks
ski undersocks (silk)
ski undergloves (silk)
boxers & socks for 6 days
casual clothes
Timberlands
hair wax
shampoo & conditioner
shower gel
razor
shaving gel
deoderant
toothbrush
toothpaste
moisturiser
camera
music player & charger
phone charger
socket adaptors
camera
tickets
passport
insurance documentation
E111 or equivalent
drinking boots
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And sunscreen, sunnies and goggles.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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could of used this earlyer today, panic packing before work has caused me to forget loads of stuff (worst of all my ski buying research! and 2 days worth of fancy dress.)
managed to remember the important stuff (i hope...)
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I can't believe what I'm witnessing here. I'm assuming you're all intelligent people, probably holding down good jobs or running your own business but you're collectively incapable of packing for a trip without the use of a crib sheet or grandma's "remembering routine". How on earth do you get by in normal life?
And by the way,magriggs, too much information in the toiletries dept.
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You know it makes sense.
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All our ski gear is kept in a drawer under the bed, including stuff like sun screen & walkie talkies - easy to pack!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Last edited by Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name: on Sun 1-01-06 11:44; edited 1 time in total
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Poster: A snowHead
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I split what I need into a list under "ski-ing", "apres" and "sundries". With the first two I then make a list starting from the feet up, and inner to outer layers. Not forgotten anything in twenty-odd years.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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skibandit, I went head-down, but essentially the same approach
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Get a grip.
Toothbrush.
£2000 (cash).
Lighter.
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I was wondering if anyone uses an american express travellers cheque card instead of taking all their money as cash. Also is a ski boot bag too big for hand luggage and could you get away with a small rucksack as well.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Years ago I used to get away with a boot bag as hand luggage - I don't know of any airline that allows it now.
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Scheduled flights might allow boot bags as hand luggage - I know Monarch doesn't. But never had a prob checking in boot bag as part of luggage allowance, when I used to use a boot bag. It's expected and the check-in staff look a bit quizzical if you don't have a boot bag. (Our boots go in our kit bag)
I take a mixture of cash, credit card and cashpoint card to withdraw cash from ATM.
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Thought I'd throw in my list:
Ski Boots
Ski Jacket
Ski Trousers
Ski Socks
Normal Socks
Neck Halter
Hat
Roll Neck Tops
Vest
Long Johns
Underwear
Fleece
Apres Ski Boots
Boots
Boot Fresh
Hand Warmer
Bum Bag
Gloves
Shirts
Sweaters
Jeans
Knee Support
Goggles
Glasses
Camera
Phone Charger
PDA Charger
Sun Cream
Lip Salve
Travel Insurance
Passport
Euros
Lift Pass Receipt
Skis e-mail
Ski School letter
Hip Flask
Radios
Batteries
Mains Adaptor
E111
Contact Lens
Wash kit
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I have a microsoft excel spreadsheet list. once i have packed an item i mark it and i have made it so it only shows what i still have to pack. good programme that.
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And of course not forgetting Helmet. 
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ian bloomfield, exactly. I don't even need the lighter.
Anyway, for all you forgetful Snowheads, I've done some in depth research today and discovered that most ski resorts these days have "shops". Apparently local people use them to buy everyday items. So, sweat no more about your computerised checklists, you can buy what you forgot out there. We're saved.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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JohnHill, You simply don't understand the significance of the list, in the ritual of holiday preparation.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I simply don't unpack from the last trip.
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JohnHill, I'm glad you said that. Even my teenage sons have packed for themselves for years without the help of a list. It's not rocket science 
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You know it makes sense.
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RachelQ, No but according to snowbunny, the list making is nothing to do with intelligence - we're just missing a vital element of the perfect ski trip. Darn, so that's what's been going wrong all these years.
harryok525, hysterical and very impressive... but you failed to list the contents of the wash kit I'm afraid so no good to me. I guess I could always merge the magriggs list with yours and be sure I haven't missed anything.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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skibandit, Ryan air were ok with boot bags as hand luggage,as long as the bag is'nt over their weight limit or size they wer'nt bothered
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Poster: A snowHead
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| JohnHill wrote: |
| I can't believe what I'm witnessing here. I'm assuming you're all intelligent people, probably holding down good jobs or running your own business but you're collectively incapable of packing for a trip without the use of a crib sheet or grandma's "remembering routine". How on earth do you get by in normal life? |
Ah well, you see, I learnt the hard way when I packed to leave college at the end of an academic year once and managed to leave ALL my underwear in a drawer in my college room . Most embarassing when I had to drive all the way back the next day and explain to the incredulous security guards precisely why I had to get back into my old room that I'd handed over. So now I never leave things in drawers assuming I'll remember them at the last minute
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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eng_ch, Ok, I'm now feeling strong enough and voyeuristic enough to want to see your list. I'm sure I'm not alone.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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No, I don't make a list! But I do put everything on the spare bed as I think of it - starting anything up to a month in advance Oh, sorry, I tell a lie - I do make a list for things I can't do before the last minute like phone charger etc.
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good god, no-one has mentioned the essential
Dinner Jacket, pants, formal shirt, black tie,
Really you just have to have a formal ball in a ski resort.
However I am exchanging that for a kitewing for my next trip, (much more useful)
Don't think my 6 x big and heavy 5W motorola radios would get through on the baggage allowance though...dammit. Tested to 20 miles, and no bloody interference from kids on PMR446.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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eng_ch, Perhaps you need a short list of what things you do need a list for and what things you don't. Please please go do a list. I'm not a "lister" myself but this is definitely the most entertaining thead in here. I'm fascinated, for example, that harryok525 feels it necessary to actually list his ski jacket and passport, magriggs, meanwhile, has a special pair of drinking boots and hair wax comes top of the toiletries. Awesome stuff, what would Desmond Morris make of it?
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I've had to turn the taxi round before, having set off for the airport sans jacket. Not everyone's perfect, y'know
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paulhothersall, Sensational, my sides are hurtin'. Need the full list please.
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| JohnHill wrote: |
| paulhothersall, Sensational, my sides are hurtin'. Need the full list please. |
and you though i was joking!
My usual requirements for a 1 or 2 week uni trip (back in the day.....)
Ski Bag
1 Pair Slalom Skis
1 pair GS Skis
1 Pair Super G Skis
1 Pair poles with punch guards
1 Pair GS/SG "bent" poles
Towels + any sort of bulky ski wear.
boot drier optional in case of "splash contest"
Suit Bag
Dinner Jacket & Pants
Dress Shirt
Cufflinks
Clothes Bag
<as per all other posts>
retro 80's wear for theme night
GS helmet
Slalom helmet
Rucksack
1 plastic half yard
1 large funnel + 2m clear 30mm tubing
Transit beers (approx 6 fresh from fridge) - to be able to get to calais
Insurance docs, E111, money, credit card(s), mobile phone charger, video camera
To aquire in ferry/calais
Beer slab(s)
Vodka
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You all travel very light. What about:
Avalanche tranceiver
Probe
Shovel
Back protecter
Impact shorts
knee pads
Wrist guards
Camel back
Small rucksack
Multi tool
Edge file
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FAQ
Thinking worst case, so long as you have your passport, tickets and ski boots, the rest can be bought or hired once you're there - at least that's the rationale I use 
