Skiing / Packing & Tips Page
ON THE BUS
* Footwear
* Blankets or sleeping bag
* Pillow (or pillow case for jacket)
* Cards, small games, things to read.
* Wear clothing you can sleep in (sweats make great bus clothes)
* Ski Jacket
* Toothbrush, toothpaste, mints for "bus breath"
* Small bag for personal items and medication (you can't get into luggage stored under the bus)
* Cash/travelers' checks/plastic
* Motion sickness pills (if needed)
* No illegal substances

ON THE MOUNTAIN
* Skis, boots, poles (can be rented)
* 2 pair long underwear
* At least 2 pair ski socks (wash & alternate day-to-day)
* Bibs or ski pants
* Goggles and sun glasses
* Ski sweater, if desired
* Turtlenecks
* Ski jacket
* Wool hat
* Waterproof ski gloves or mittens
* Sunscreen, chapstick
* Fanny pack for carrying things
* Kleenex or handkerchief
* Credit card, money, identification
* Wind shirt or powder jacket for warmer weather
* Neck scarf or bandana

OFF THE MOUNTAIN
* warm winter footwear
* Swimsuit for hot tub
* Sleepwear
* Jeans (dress codes in ski areas are vary casual)
* Shirts & sweaters (same as above)
* Camera and film
* Toilet articles
* Underwear, socks
* NO VALUABLES (leave the good jewelry at home)
* Best of all, a sense of humor: the unexpected DOES happen on ski trips!

PACKING:
Note: Packing limitations are very important. You do NOT want to re-pack in the
bus departure parking lot .
* Please limit yourself on what you bring aboard the bus, there is limited storage space under seats. Do bring a blanket or sleeping bag and pillow..
* No personal ice chest allowed in bus.  (Large ice chest is furnished in bus)

SKIER'S SAFETY CODE
* Ski under control so that you can stop or avoid other skiers.
* When overtaking another skier, you are responsible for avoiding the skier below.
* Don't stop where you obstruct the trail or are not visible from above.
* When starting or entering a trail, yield to other skiers.
* Wear ski brakes or retention straps to prevent runaway skis.
* Stay off closed trails and posted areas, observe all traffic signs and regulations.