 Poster: A snowHead
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Just doing the hotel information boards for next year (OMG it comes round quickly don't it!!)
Anyway, am looking at my list of "stuff to take with you on to the slopes" each day and would like some feedback.
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Liftpass
Insurance document and EHIC card (in plastic bag)
Money
Boots, poles and skis/snowboard
Helmet
Sun cream
Glasses & Goggles
Gloves
Warm hat
Lip balm
Extra layer of clothing
Piste Map
Chocolate bar / sweets
Piste Map
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Anything else ??? suggestions please
Oh, and before the DIY'er jump in  we take "normal" people on holiday so please don't suggest, gaffer tape, screwdrivers, sandwiches, flask, metal detector, JCB, inflatable cafe, fire lighters, BBQ, etc
And before Admin jumps in no you really don’t need an Ipad, GPS, small laptop, SQL handbook,
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Chapstick?
Additional layer of clothing?
Piste Map?
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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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Chocolate
drink
plasters for the hire boot blisters
camera
mobile phone
insurance details
reps details
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| Leeds_Skier wrote: |
Chapstick?
Additional layer of clothing?
Piste Map? |
Excellent - list updated
| gazza2 wrote: |
Chocolate
drink |
A tad DIY maybe
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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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Ski Poles
Ski Jacket/trousers/suit - bit cold otherwise
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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i wouldnt consider a bottle of water and a bar of chocolate DIY
'money saving' at a push
also passport/id?
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Hip flask/appropriate alternative?
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Just to copy some of the details I have put in the answers to the PM (thanks for tjhose BTW)
This year we are pre-printing (with all the correct details, hotel, resort, passport number, parent's details, reps phone number, etc, etc) laminated cards for all kids under 16. This will be put in the welcome packs, along with a plastic tie, so they can be permanently attached into a child's ski suit pocket
see here for a sample
Good one - have added it to the list at the top[/url]
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| BCjohnny wrote: |
| Hip flask/appropriate alternative? |
Shame on you 
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Ditto above. I always stick something like a cereal bar or bag of Haribo in my pocket for on the slopes.
Edit: Not quite ditto above, seems quite a few of you posted as I was typing!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Are you guests really so challenged that they need you to tell them to take skis/boad/boots with them? 
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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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Lizzard, Yeah I would have thought that bit didn't need spelling out...
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You know it makes sense.
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avalanche bacon
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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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| Arno wrote: |
| avalanche bacon |
Are you admin under a sudonym
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Poster: A snowHead
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Arno, so you can have a fry-up while you wait for rescue?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Lizzard, to attract the mountain rescue dogs. Obviously.
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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'd add credit card to money, and mobile phone with emergency number/rep's number pre-programmed.
Small packet of tissues.
Camera
I never ski with water bottle - would always worry about landing on it! Plenty of places to spend beer vouchers on the hill.
If skiing in a group, especially with children - agree a meeting up strategy in case of someone taking a wrong turning - not strictly something to take, but has saved us in the past!
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| Lizzard wrote: |
| Are you guests really so challenged that they need you to tell them to take skis/boad/boots with them? |
It happens. We had guests that left the chalet, walked the 50m or so to the lift, went up it, got out and then realised they'd left their skis/poles back at the chalet. Mind you these were the same ones that decided to light up a joint in an almost empty bar. Intelligent they were not...
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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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| bobmcstuff wrote: |
| Lizzard, to attract the mountain rescue dogs. Obviously. |
^^^ THIS ^^^
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Scarf or something to cover your face if necessary
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Mobile Phone & Credit card
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Can't believe this thread has got so far without anyone mentioning a hip flask for that 11am heart starter.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| Freddie Paellahead wrote: |
| Scarf or something to cover your face if necessary |
Planning on starting an anti-capitalism demo in the heart of Courchevel? Perhaps a little light looting for Apres?
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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 always take a mini pack of wet wipes - doubles up as emergency loo roll, clearing up accidental ketchup spillages and running mascara. probably useful if you have kids/ useless adults with you.
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Studfinder.
Avalanche poodle.
Avalanche cord (ne'er forget the Lewes Avalanche!)
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You know it makes sense.
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Richard_Sideways, have you ever tried skiing with a 42" plasma tucked under your arm?
*not easy*
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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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Stupid strap to carry your skis
Overengineered boot extraction device
Special gloves that still allow you to use your Iphone
(If we're talking normal peple I assume they must be those that buy this crap at ski shows)
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| Nadenoodlee wrote: |
| I always take a mini pack of wet wipes - doubles up as emergency loo roll, clearing up accidental ketchup spillages and running mascara. |
Not in that order I hope.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Glasses & goggles?
....with a helmet? I thought this had been settled long ago 
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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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| Dr John wrote: |
Richard_Sideways, have you ever tried skiing with a 42" plasma tucked under your arm?
*not easy* |
Loot yourself some really fat skis - it'll help with the weight distribution.
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| fatbob wrote: |
Special gloves that still allow you to use your Iphone
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Tried these on at the ski show. Nice gimmick. Then I clocked the £30 price tag, gave a little yelp, and put them back on the shelf.
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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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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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| fatbob wrote: |
Glasses & goggles?
....with a helmet? I thought this had been settled long ago |
Goggles/helmet for skiing
Glasses for sitting outside the cafe with a panini and cappuccino
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| Dr John wrote: |
| fatbob wrote: |
Special gloves that still allow you to use your Iphone
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Tried these on at the ski show. Nice gimmick. Then I clocked the £30 price tag, gave a little yelp, and put them back on the shelf. |
In Glasgow they didn't put the price on them - you had to ask. Decided that if I had to ask then I probably didn't want to pay the price - now I know I was right!!
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Add EHIC (or E111).
The printed and laminated card looks jolly good. I would suggest adding phone numbers for the piste rescue service(s) and for the local police of the resort or resorts. Additionally, have simpler versions (ie omitting personal details) that can be given to the adults.
I ski with a plastic bag in my jacket pocket, it contains a copy of my insurance and a piste map. In resorts where hands free electronic readers are used, the bag also has my lift pass. People with medical 'issues' might include details of their condition and a list of any medicines they take.
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My modification to the list are:
So:
Liftpass
Insurance document (in plastic bag)
Money
Boots, poles and skis/snowboard
Helmet (if required)
Sun cream
Glasses & Goggles (as appropriate)
Gloves
Warm hat (if required)
Lip balm (if required)
Extra layer of clothing (if required)
Piste Map
Chocolate bar / sweets (if required)
Plus -- credit/debit card
John
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Scarf or something to cover your face if necessary
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Is covering the face illegal in France. My reading of the law is that balaclavas etc are specifically banned.
John
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