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OK then, I have been writting away for ages.
Have I missed off anything that you need for a ski trip ?
I must have 
Can you let me know if you think anything should be added or ain't really needed.
It is written with the novice skier in mind so there are no skins, transevers, probes, etc
http://www.ukoutdoorpursuits.org/pages/folgarida_other_articles_equipment.html
Cheers
PS. It's not been spell checked yet.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Wayne, what about a flask/water bottle, beginners often forget the importance of hydration at altitude, even if they are only a few thousand meters up, dehydration is pretty grim.
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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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Painkillers, deep heat and Immodium! Every holiday some/ all people will require uppers/ downers/ blockers from my magical medical chest
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Nadenoodlee, I agree, whenever I go on holiday I take a small medical kit.
Also lipsalve.
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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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I always take my meds and a small first aid kit.
But in fairness there's a fair few things on your list I don't take.
Plus you've put sandals/flip-flops, I'd have thought snow boots would be more appropriate to a winter holiday.
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I always take my slippers to wear around the apartment or chalet.
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Excellent, thanks for that.
I didn't think them. Slippers for the hotel and a small medical kit have been added.
Didn't add water bottle as there are cafes all over the place (it's Italy)
and water bottles are available in the super market and on slope shops.
Anything else ?
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| Painkillers, deep heat and Immodium! Every holiday some/ all people will require uppers/ downers/ blockers from my magical medical chest |
Sorry can't add that. Just asked Mrs Wayne (lawyer bird) and she said it's a no no.
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a pair of frogskins with suitably "In your face" lenses
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Wayne, i find it handy to remind myself to put one or two power socket adaptors in as well. if you're taking a charger for a phone, camera and whatever else, you will probably need them all at the same time in the evening.
i also put in contact lens solution, lenses and/or spectacles. you'll be amazed the number of times i've nearly forgotten those, even though it shouldn't need to go on a list. hth
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| Painkillers, deep heat and Immodium! Every holiday some/ all people will require uppers/ downers/ blockers from my magical medical chest |
Sorry can't add that. Just asked Mrs Wayne (lawyer bird) and she said it's a no no. |
That's lawyers for you, take out any bit of practical value because someone might sue 
Tall tees
Doo rags
obviously
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I was perplexed by this bit:
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| I really did over-hear a salesman in a branch of a well known national chain in the UK, informing someone that the Din settings printed on the side of the poles were not really important and that is was something to do with the printing of the design. Hmmmm – enough said. |
What's that all about?
I also thought the bit about putting sandals on over your ski socks when you leave your ski boots in the ski room was a bit odd. I don't think I've even seen anybody do that, and I'm not sure that sandals and ski socks are a Good Look. Though it's a better look than ski socks with flip-flops.
Actually, I think Crocs are the most practical for all indoor purposes - slippers are fine, but not if there's any wet floors about, which there often are.
You might not be able to specify what medication people should bring, but I think it would be a good thing to remind people to bring all the prescription or OTC medicines they might need (and that the latter are likely to be more expensive in resort than in their local supermarket).
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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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And have you run this one past the legal boffins and/or snowheads peanut gallery:
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A helmet will vastly reduce head trauma and brain injury if you hit something (or something or someone hits you).
A doctor friend of mine who works in a major casualty department, and so is used to all the scrapes, bumps and bends that happen to people when they bang into something, told me that he could fix most things that go wrong with the human body but once your head is dented (his words) you have a big problem that probably can't be sorted. Anyone skiing without a helmet is just asking for trouble. |
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Ski Socks
You “will” need a good supply of ski socks (most experienced skiers pack enough for 1 pair per day) |
really?
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You know it makes sense.
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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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I don't possess 7 pairs of ski socks. I possess 3, when I can find them all, which isn't always. I often wear them for two days, but in any case it's easy enough to wash a pair. I take them off and leave them on the window sill outside my bedroom window for a few hours. Airs them lovely!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Marino wool sock are naturally odor resistant 3 pairs are enough.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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holidayloverxx, first time I owned enough pairs of socks to have a clean pair each day for a week was last season. Seven pairs will last a month with a good rotation policy.
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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 have 3 pairs; they don't smell after 1 days wear.
Swirly, 
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I'd suggest that people travel in their heavy "apres ski" boots and that the only other essential footwear they need is something light for inside the chalet - whether trainers, slippers, Crocs or similar. I find trainers very slippery and cold in snow.
You might also tell them (unless your place is better appointed than most places I've stayed in on ski holidays) to use a squishable back to pack stuff in, not a big rigid suitcase which can be hard to stow in the average bedroom.
A bag of fun size Mars Bars is not a bad idea. And do you encourage people to bring duty free booze?
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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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Hairdryer, if not already supplied?
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Wallet, Mojo, everything else is a bonus
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Duck tape
repairs almost anything especially torn ski wear. If you do not want to take a whole roll then wrap some around the top of your ski poles, or make a small roll to pop in your pocket.
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wrap some around the top of your ski poles
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but remember not to cover up that all-important DIN number.
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pam w,
As well as black duck tape (for running repairs) I also keep some yellow duck tape wrapped round the tops of my poles - it helps to differentiate them from the million others that look just like them.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Duck Tape ? What on earth are you all on about with Duck Tape.
Our clients are going on holiday. Duck Tape, whatever next.
I have this vision of a family of  's DIY’ers shivering as they squat under the eaves of a slope side cafe. Mr DIY is trying to find the end of the Duck Tape roll to repair, again, his boots (they did my dad, your grandfather, proud and one day they'll be yours son). Mrs DIY is handing round the curled edged sandwiches , which she made last week, before they started their hitch hike to the ferry terminal. Junior DIY’er are trying to keep their hands warm by adding, yet another, pair of socks to the rapidly expanding lumps on each hand, as they look wistfully at the other kids going into the cafe. They have been telling all the other kids that dad’s not mad, he just thrifty. But we know the truth... he's a
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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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Reciepts for pre-booked stuff? Gear hire, ski school, lift pass etc?
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You know it makes sense.
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Frosty the Snowman, spot on. Wallet, passport, phone and a clue. The rest will sort itself out.
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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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| does anyone need a checklist to remind them to bring underwear |
I forgot once  Not cheap to buy in Tignes either.
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Poster: A snowHead
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heheh I stand corrected! 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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2 pairs of gloves makes a big difference, especially for beginners who will have their hands in the snow a lot. Being able to put on a dry pair half way through the day makes a big difference.
I used to take thermals but over 30 years I have never worn them so don't any longer.
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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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Tiger Balm for sore muscles.
Pair of non-ski gloves to wear out at night when your ski gloves are drying.
Not trying to pick nits - but my ski boots are a LOT heavier than my ski jacket!
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Passport, Credit Card, Cojones.
Wayne, I'd rather take a roll of duct tape than 3 unnecessary pairs of ski socks.
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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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Wayne, You may mock but went you've saved a mate a long walk down the mountain with a bust snowboard binding by taping him to his board and resurrected various bits of kit mid week you'll see the value. Duct tape, whistle etc beats any advice on popout lenses for sunglasses or obscure incomprehensible anecdotes about DIN settings of ski poles in my book.
Plus you're advising helmets but then encouraging your beginners into gaperdom by not forbidding sunglasses
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I once had to use a couple of powder traces, long lost in the bottom of my back pack, to strap up a pair of ancient (ex car boot sale!!) ski boots for a friend. The only time I've used them in anger; they worked a treat. The boots - bought by her super-tight husband - had just started falling apart. I persuaded her to hire some the next day.
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WayneTex! WTF is WayneTex?
Anyway, I'd rather see some stout hiking boots than trainers for clomping round town in the evening. And a duvet jacket is nice and cosy for those sub-zero staggers back from the bar.
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I'd rather see some stout hiking boots than trainers for clomping round town in the evening.
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Agreed. I think WayneTex is a joke.
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Anyway, I'd rather see some stout hiking boots than trainers for clomping round town in the evening.
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Easier to dance on a bar in trainers.
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handy pack tissues, your nose will run at some point or, as was in my case, quite handy to stem the blood flow 
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FAQ
and you'll know why I need to ask 
(edit - not to make tea with, obvously! The perils of grammar....)
