Packing for a ski holiday can be difficult enough. Skiers and snowboarders need to be prepared for all weathers on the mountain, as well as needing all the usual lifestyle essentials. Luckily you don’t have to worry about camping or panic about how you are going to charge your iPhone, like you would if you were going to a summer music festival, as at a snow festival you still get to stay in a chalet, hotel or apartment like a normal ski holiday.
Packing for a ski and snowboard music festival
Depending on which snow festival you are going to, you may need to pack slightly different for each. Such as if you were going to Rise Festival at the start of the season you would want to pack warmer clothes as it will be colder, whereas festivals like Snowbombing Festival and Snowboxx Festival at the end of the season will have warmer conditions.
To enjoy and embrace the fun of a snow festival you probably want to pack a few extra additions on your ski holiday. Here is our definitive festival checklist that covers all the travel essentials as well as added extras for the snow festivities.
Ski Festival Checklist
Clothing & Shoes
- Ski jacket
- Ski trousers
- Ski socks
- Thermals
- Beanie
- Neck warmer
- Gloves
- Jumpers
- T-shits
- Long sleeve tops
- Jeans or trousers
- Extra clothes for the evenings
- PJs
- Outdoor boots or shoes
- Trainers or slippers for wearing indoors
- Underwear and socks
Ski and Snowboard Gear
- Ski goggles
- Helmet
- Skis/poles/snowboard/boots in ski bag
- Water bottle or CamelBak
- Multi-tool
- Ski/snowboard lock
Luggage
- Passports
- ID
- Travel and insurance documents
- Cash and cards
- EHIC card
- Keys
- Camera
- Phone
- Chargers
- MP3 player and headphones
- Book or magazines
- Back pack
- Travel plug adapter
- Snacks
Toiletries
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Brush
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Face wash/body wash/soap
- Wipes
- Medication/pain relief
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Tissues
- Make up
- Ear plugs
- Berocca
Extras
- Sunglasses
- Fancy dress or onesie
- Face paint
- Hipflask
- Ipod speaker
- Walkie-talkies
- Travel pillow
- Cards and games
- Swim wear