Looking to get one more winter vacation in before you start working on that bikini body? Well, my good friend Lacy is a frequent skier and fellow travel lover, and she has provided all the tips you need when packing for a ski trip.
For myself, packing is the hardest part about traveling. I am notorious for overpacking, and I am completely lost when packing for a winter vacation. I blame being a forever Floridian. If you are like me and have no idea where to begin when packing for a ski trip, see Lacy’s helpful tips below!
- A good equipment bag is your best friend when traveling for winter sports. My boot bag is a backpack-style and holds so much in it, including my boots, helmet, googles, gloves, socks, snow pants, snow jacket, and some extra layers.
- A bag of skis and a bag of boots count as one checked item together. Collectively, they have to be under 50lbs, but don’t pay for two checked bags.
- Your equipment counts as “sports equipment,” and an airline representative can help you get two tags printed for those as one item.
- Plastic vacuum storage bags are amazing for compressing bulky winter clothes (I don’t travel with a vacuum. I just lay on the bag, personally.). Put clothing around your skis or snowboard to provide padding and maximize space.
- Skis and boards are often not put on the baggage claim carousel. Many common winter sports destinations have a special equipment drop.
- Airlines do not allow you to check rechargeable batteries (and recently hand warmers), so pack battery packs for boot and glove warmers in a carry-on or personal item.
Lacy Adams is a PhD student at the University of South Carolina where she is studying environmental science. Long-time friend of one of our HBICs, Megan, she is often featured in B!tches Be Tripping travel posts. Lacy also runs her own business selling LimeLife products.
Be sure to check her out on Instagram at @lacyadams12 and @beauty_babes_insideandout.