 Poster: A snowHead
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snowbandit, +1. Merino tops can be worn for exactly 2 weeks before they get a bit musty. Tried and tested. Socks can be worn for 3 days, again, Merino will be a bit kinder on the nose. 6 pairs of ski socks and dozens of base layers must cost a fortune! 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Merino base layer if you only want one set of thermals and don't want to be rather smelly by the end of the week.
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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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Sharkymark, -looks like Merino is the future - I will stick with two pairs of socks though and go with your 1 pair for 3 days ruling - two being enough for a week. She has bought me a Meriino top aswell - I will take a trusty Patagonia base layer in reserve.
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Not wishing to mix this discussion up more but I seem to remember a few years back a thread which asked whether people wore their skiing jackets on the journey (airport etc) or pack it and wear an "alternative" outer garment.
I tend to take too much of everything and I do pack my ski jacket but wear another weather proof coat for travel/evenings. This is the coat I wear at home anyway, so the ski jacket is for skiing only. I tend to take enough socks for everyday, thermal base layers, probably only need one skiing fleece, one pair ski gloves, one pair non-ski gloves (like the jacket arrangement), wear walking boots which are my only alternate footwear to ski boots. Clean, different clothes for the evening.
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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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Is it just me that considers showering with one's clothes on a little bizarre?
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Sorry Pedantica, but it's probably just you.
I guess strictly speaking they don't have to be worn to be cleaned in the shower. Thrown in shower tray and trampled on with washed off soap and shampoo will do the job quite effectively too. Then rung out with viciously tight knots.
Like Sharkymark, I find Merino stuff has now made this redundant. Mind you, us Kiwis have been trying to tell the world about the benefits of wool on skin (and not just on Saturday nights ) for decades!
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Big Paua, hmmm. Tbh, that's not my preferred method of laundry either.  But I entirely agree about the benefits of merino - all my base layers are now merino ones (or silk).
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Is it just me that considers showering with one's clothes on a little bizarre?
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I was wondering - do you washing powder or shower gel?
John
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scorpio21, she is also particularly adept at washing machine use and has cleaned it all beyond recognition and as extra punishment has banned me from spending any more money on gear!!!!!
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| Seriously though, the really big advantage of the no smoking laws in europe is that you can wear your ski jacket out in teh evening and not stink of smoke the next morning on the first ift |
Has reduced the amout of gear I need to take on a ski holiday dramatically, don't need a change of t=shirt for every evening in the bar!
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Wow thank you all so much for your input to this thread ! So much good advice - think I am on the right track now! Have to say that I can't let go of my 6 pairs of socks. I have new boots this year and want to treat them to a new pair of socks each day.
Can't wait to go now - only two weeks left until we arrive in Arcs 2000? Am going to take all your thoughts on board and start the packing process tomorrow. My bag is going to be lighter - I am determined!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Nah, johnE, just rinse out the fresh sweat.
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You know it makes sense.
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What do women normally wear in the bars etc? Im not assuming high heels etc  but I will be on a group holiday and going out! Men have it so easy...
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Most of what I don't wear is usually "extra" layers as I am yet to experience cold weather skiing and have quite a cheap jacket. 1 fleece ends up carried around in OH's backpack all week, remainder unworn. Happy to wash thermals/ski socks overnight if worn. Always take at least 1 pair of spare jeans as am far more likely to wear food if I don't have spares... Or sit unexpected in the street and jeans don't dry well after washing!
My most "expensive" mistake was to take only 1 (of 2) pairs of ski trousers as I split them falling on the first day and had to buy replacements, but given luggage weight restrictions, perhaps I can accept the necessity..
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Poster: A snowHead
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Welcome to  s larenka
Something comfortable and warm! Most of the women I know wear jeans, T shirt, sweater / fleece and ski jacket. (The latter obviously not in the bar.)
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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No wonder I always get stressed about the weight limit on ski holidays. I try and pack about 3X as many clothes as everyone else here!
So far my suitcase for 1 week skiing is filled with:
5X ski socks (plus extra pair in my boot bag with my boots)
3X thick baselayers
3X thin baselayers
3X fleeces
4X thermal leggings
2X salopettes
1X jacket (I'll wear another one on the flight)
4X sports bras
2X ski gloves
Plus all my regular underwear, pyjamas, several different outfits for the evenings and about a million travel sized shower gels, body lotion, sunscreen, first aid kit, make up, helmet, assorted hats, scarves, buff, wool gloves and other last minute 'I forgot I had those' type items.
I haven't weighed my suitcase as I can hardly lift it! I think some editing is required before my flight on Saturday!
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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 moved to merino but considering going back to capeline or lifa.
Pros:
It doesn't smell as bad as a standard base layer
Cons:
I find merino expensive, delicate (I have multiple holes in the 2 base layers and the t-shirt I own), heavy for it's warmth and slow to dry. For any activity where you sweat (climbing, ski touring), it's a bit rubbish in my experience.
All my merino stuff is icebreaker so I've considered a brand change but have decided it's just too expensive. Smelly Hellys for me I think!
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I never get why some anyone stresses over what to take and tries to reduce luggage to a minimum! If you get 20kg allowance, take whatever ever you want up to 20kg - job done! And if your not strong enough to carry your bag get one with wheels. 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Mine is pretty simple... 2x microfleeces, 2x Helly Lifas, 2x thermal bottoms, 3x pairs ski socks, 7x boxers, normal socks, salopettes (gonna wear jacket), hoody, couple long sleeve T's for nights out, ski boots, helmet, goggles, penknife, small rucksack.
2x fleeces and sallopettes are currently in my bag with my skis, hopefully that will be OK.
Also 38 cereal bars (lol) and a bottle of vodka, grand total weight of about 16kg for suitcase and 8.5kg for ski bag. Easy.
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