 Poster: A snowHead
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Don't forget the comedy fancy-dress outfit - they won't let you on the lift without one.
I always go for 'The Stig' but 'Jesus' (on the cross) is good for Austria and Nazi regalia is ever-popular in the 3 valleys
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Remember you can only put the hip flask into checked luggage though!! Even if its empty lol 
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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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I always take a pair of jogger type pants to wear at breakfast, apart from that I' m with bluesky apart from coat.
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I pack 1 pair of jeans 1 pair of joggers about 7 t-shirts for both going out and skiing in loads of socks and underwear and a hoody then sallopettes jacket and bodywarmer ski boots and helmet. I travel in jeans tshirt and a hoody. job done at around 12kg
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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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Maybe some decongestant tablets, altitude can have that effect on some folk
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zellski, hope you are going with a large truck, if you follow every idea here. Don't worry about snow it I have ordered for Christmas, and it is on its way.
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A pair of chalet "slippers" or loafers for getting to the ski locker room/breakfast/slobbing around your room etc . I use Crocs. You don't want to struggle into your snow boots every time you need footwear.
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Good shout Tiger2
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Paracetamol, ibuprofen (for hangovers or injuries). I always take large rolls of adhesive zinc oxide tape for blisters, sore feet, rubbed patches of skin from boots. Came in very very handy when Mrs jirac twisted her knee two years ago. I strapped it up as per my old rugby knees and it worked a treat so she could keep on skiing.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| foxtrotzulu wrote: |
BlueSky, Good checklist. The buff is a good addition.
Rucksack - I know Snowheads seem to be very pro rucksacks, but I've never really felt the need to carry one. Unless you are going off piste and need shovels, poles, transceivers, hot water bottles, oxygen cyliders etc. then I honestly can't think what I'd put in one. Bottle of wine and a baguette, perhaps, but then that was why God invented mountain restaurants. My guess is that <5% of piste skiers wear one.
Warm coat - It would be quite nice to have a less bulky coat for apres ski, but not really necessary IMO. I can't see any likelihood of the OP actually getting wet In January. The snow will just brush off and you'd be unlucky for it to rain.
Timberlands - I have a great pair. BUT, the soles are that hard yellow material and they are worse than useless in the snow. A bit like winter vs summer tyres, the compound seems just too hard. |
I find that an in-flight mini wine bottle can be washed and refilled and kept in an inside pocket - the temperature is perfect to keep the rouge ready for chairlift refreshment. In the interests of safety, be sure to use a plastic glass! (And that's a plastic wineglass, not cup; and certainly don't swig from the bottle!!)
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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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A good tip from my son who did a ski season - get a short uk 4 socket plug thingy and put a euro converter on that - run your iphone etc etc without heaps of adapters
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If you can't walk through an airport terminal using 2 hands you are carrying too much. Dockers look better than jeans. Anything cotton like hoodies is worthless. Cotton underwear and turtlenecks can be washed at night and dry in the morning and are ok. New synthetics also work. Wear your helmut. Wear your boots if weight is a problem (at least thru checkin). Spare gloves (maybe light) should be carried while skiing unless you are skiing 5 minutes from a ski shop or you can ski back down the ski lift to retrieve your dropped glove (and maybe ski pole). Oh yes, check your passport expiration dates well before your departure. I have more, but enough for now.
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You know it makes sense.
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The OP is off tomorrow, so I suggest we let this thread die a peaceful death.......once I've had the last word!
frankef, I agree with much of what you say, but:
I assume you're joking about wearing a helmet and boots through the apt. Apart from looking a total plonker he has a huge baggage allowance so doesn't need to.
'anything cotton like is worthless' - Why? Amazingly, people managed to go skiing before plastic clothes were invented. Other materials may have some advantages, but cotton is not 'worthless'. Personally I'd far rather wear cotton for most layers.
Dockers look better than Jeans - hardly relevant to the discussion
Spare gloves - Seriously? The OP is not going ski touring for miles across the mountains. Does anyone on piste really carry spare gloves? And if so where? In the rucksack the poor sap is now going to need as well?
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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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no we're not going to let it lie 
I tend to agree that rucsacs are a bit OTT on piste but do often end up carying one if I'm skiing with the kids - that's when a camel back, spare goves, buffs, snacks, etc come in handy. I prefer a slim, close fitting rucsac to bulging pockets.
If I'm going to be skiing off piste (which I normally am if I'm NOT with the kids) then I always wear one. And if I wear one, then I generally throw a spare pair of gloves in. If you have a little snafu off-piste it can be nice to put dry gloves on.
But if I'm doing grown up skiing and wont be tempted off-piste then yeah, I'll leave the rucsac behind.
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Poster: A snowHead
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jedster, You just won't let it lie, will you!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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My work in progress list ....
Passport
Flight tickets
Passport photo
Brochure + guide info
Insurance certificate
Euros
Towels ?
swim kit
backpack, bumbag
camera
suntan lotion
first aid stuff
ankle support, knee bandage
ski boots
Skis
swiss army knife
head torch
Kit:
Gloves scarf hat
snood
Jacket , salopettes
ski socks longjohns
vests
Goggles/sunglasses
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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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[quote="foxtrotzulu] spare gloves - Seriously? The OP is not going ski touring for miles across the mountains. Does anyone on piste really carry spare gloves? And if so where? In the rucksack the poor sap is now going to need as well?[/quote]
I always carry spare gloves, more for my husbands benefit really, cos if I lost a glove he would have to give me his, cos I'm miserable if my hands are cold.
eblunt, why a head torch?
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NE1, I'll grant that it is technically possible to drop a ski glove from a chairlift but with a tiny amount of care the chances are so remote that I'd suggest one hardly needs to worry about it. Why not spare goggles, sun cream, camera, scarf, hat, knickers, mobile phone, and head torch 
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shouldn't need passport photo any more. for those 8+ day passes, they take a pic with a webcam now.
(edit: actually take passport along if buying an 8+ day pass - dolomiti superski, and probably others, scan that instead.)
reminders about PASSES definitely. And if you're really going to pack 2 jackets, and still forget to swap pass over, then you'll deserve the mickey taking you'll get
sunnies are handy for when dining outside in the sun. i cheat by picking the side of the table that faces away from the sun.
Last edited by You'll need to Register first of course. on Fri 20-12-13 16:16; edited 1 time in total
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Head torch (any torch actually) very useful for walking down unlit roads at night.
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halfhand, I use the phone for that
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holidayloverxx, I like it - left a bit, straight on for four paces, step over curb, continue for 35 paces. Actually who have you got on the other end of the phone?
We can all mock other peoples packing lists, and point out that eblunt, has a passport photo and flight tickets but no book to read or spare underwear but really it all just a bit of fun. Now where did I put that pack of Tetely's tea and the nail clippers
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johnE, 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Thanks for all this ! Bag is packed hopefully I will have everything I need now! Off in the morning just hoping for snow now!
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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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| zellski wrote: |
| Thanks for all this ! Bag is packed hopefully I will have everything I need now! Off in the morning just hoping for snow now! |
Have a great time!!!
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Foxrtot - yes - will add to list, but it's the first thing I pack
NE1 - for skiing back from the apres ski bar when it's 7pm and pitch black !!
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