Well, everything besides the actual skis
Photo: James Andanson/Sygma/VCG via Getty Images Packing is hard. Especially when the destination might involve giant mosquitoes or Instagram-worthy hiking trails. What do frequent travelers to these spots — the ones who best know how to prepare for the conditions — put in their suitcases? We’ll be tackling this in our series, the Trip List.
$50 at Macy's Buy Base layer bottoms Icebreaker 150 Zone Legless Pant - Men's $58 $58 at Backcountry Buy Icebreaker 150 Zone Legless Leggings - Women's $80 at REI Buy Like Icebreaker tops, the brand’s wool base layer bottoms are a favorite among skiers. “They perform very well in terms of temperature regulation,” says travel writer Veruska Anconitano.
Patagonia Snap-T Pant - Women's $89 at Backcountry Buy $89 at REI Buy Patagonia Men's Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pant $99 at Backcountry Buy $99 at REI Buy Legs get cold too, so Morrison wears these fleece Patagonia pants as an additional layer when it’s seriously freezing. Marks and ski photographer Lee Cohen also like wearing loose-fitting fleece pants under snow pants because, as Cohen says, they “create an air pocket” for locking in body heat.
$500 at Backcountry Buy Ski pants Patagonia Powder Bowl Insulated Pant - Men's $265 From $265 at Backcountry Buy $379 at REI Buy Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl Pant - Women's $245 From $245 at Backcountry Buy From $189 at REI Buy Marks and Schroer both recommend Patagonia ski pants. Like the Powder Bowl Jacket, the Powder Bowl pants are available in both an insulated version, and as a thinner shell.
$110 at Backcountry Buy Giro Ceva MIPS Helmet - Women's “The most important part about a helmet is that it fits,” says Marks. She finds that Giro helmets work especially well for her smaller head. “Even if you’re a safe skier you never know about the others on the mountain,” she says, stressing that it’s crucial to always wear a helmet and replace yours every 3–5 years .
$240 at REI Buy Socks Smartwool PhD Ski Medium Socks Marks always has a few pairs of Smartwool socks in her rotation, and Schroer says the brand’s socks “blend merino wool with synthetic fibers for that perfect combination of comfort and durability, all with the ability to wick moisture away from your skin.” He advises going with the lightest weight pair that still keep your feet warm.
From $32 at Amazon Buy From $32 at Amazon Buy Mittens and gloves Arc'teryx Fission SV Mitten Fredriksson, along with several other skiers we spoke with, recommends wearing mittens instead of gloves, because mittens have less surface area where body heat can escape. Kovacevic says to look for mittens made with Gore-Tex — like this pair, recommended by Fredriksson — because the material is both insulating and waterproof.
From $17 at Amazon Buy From $17 at Amazon Buy Warm accessories HeatMax Hot Hands Instant Hand Warmers $10 Anconitano says disposable hand warmers that heat up when they’re exposed to air are the trick to avoiding freezing hands and feet at the end of a long day skiing. “They are small and light, so they fit in every bag,” she says. Writer Melanie Musson, who lives in the Rocky Mountains and does plenty of skiing, agrees that a pair of HotHands can be a “lifesaver” on the coldest days.
$22 at Amazon Buy $22 at Amazon Buy Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm SPF 15 “Lips get really dry while you’re skiing,” says Plaskitt, who recommends packing a hydrating lip balm to keep your lips from getting painfully chapped. Sneider says Carmex is her “go-to,” and it also made our list of dermatologist-recommended lip balms with SPF.
$249 at Backcountry Buy Dakine Fall Line Ski Roller Bag Kovacevic says Dakine is his “number one choice” for ski bags because the brand’s options have plenty of room for transporting skis, poles, boots, and other gear. “You can put your ski boots in one compartment, they have an additional small compartment for your helmet, and then another big one for clothes,” he says.
Patagonia Jackson Glacier Parka - Women's $399 at Backcountry Buy Patagonia Insulated Fjord Flannel Jacket - Men's $169 at Backcountry Buy Plaskitt and Schroer both like Patagonia’s more casual jackets for walking around town. “Anything mid-thigh is a great idea if you plan on being outside a bit,” says Plaskitt. “Down is super light for travel and packing.” For men, Schroer likes this insulated flannel style that he says “keeps you warm and looking good at the same time.
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