Planning a ski vacation doesn’t have to be all that difficult. You pick a mountain that’ll have snow when you arrive and you pack some articles of clothing that’ll keep you warm and you’re good to go. And you don’t have to worry – unless you’re heading off to ski uncharted territory, you’ll most likely be able to purchase anything you’ve forgotten once you arrive at your destination. But why waste time tracking down convenience stores when you can be tracking down virgin snow? Here’s what you need to know to get your ski vacation off to a good start.
Most important to take with you on your ski vacation is your wallet and your paperwork. You need your travel tickets, hotel confirmations, maps/directions, passport (if traveling out of the country), and any pre-purchased tickets. Besides those important items, you’ll need suitable cold-weather clothing to wear while skiing and après clothing. Bring along a swimsuit, a pair of slippers and shoes, a camera, and toiletries (including sunscreen and lip balm). And of course, don’t forget your ski equipment. If you’re staying at a vacation rental, your accommodations likely will provide you with everything else you’ll need to feel right at home.
Where will you be heading on your ski vacation? Your options abound and where you end up really depends on how far you’re willing to travel. In the US, you can plan a ski vacation to Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Alaska, California, Montana, the Rocky Mountains, or Lake Tahoe. You can head north to Canada or south to Chile or Argentina and find many desirable locations. You can ski the Swiss Alps or the mountainous regions of Italy, France, Austria or Spain. You can even plan a ski vacation at multiple locations in Asia!
Ski vacations are fun because there’s just so much to do on and off the slopes. So get going!
For more ski vacation information and ski tips, you can visit the following:
http://www.snowlink.com/
http://www.skitips.com/
http://www.ski-europe.com/
http://www.firsttracksonline.com/welcome2.htm
http://www.ski-tips.com/
http://www.outdoorreview.com/jump^page^skicrx.aspx
http://www.skinorthcarolina.com/ski_tips.htm
http://www.skivermont.com/
http://www.skipost.com/