It’s time to start thinking about winter vacations and there is not better vacation than one that involves skiing! Whether your trip is to a local slope or a week long excursion, the following tips will help you prepare for your next trip to the slopes.

1. PREPARE FOR
A SKI TRIP
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2. GET IN SHAPE
Skiing requires a lot of
energy and will definitely
leave your muscles sore
after a long day on the
slopes. The better physical
shape your body is in, the
longer you’ll be able to
stay out on the slopes and
enjoy your trip. Physical
activities like jogging,
going to the gym, cycling
or anything that gets your
endurance levels up will
help you out on the
mountain.

3. MAKE A PACKING
LIST
This is the most essential
thing to do when planning
a trip. It’s important to
bring the right things
when skiing so you can
enjoy your time both on
and off the slopes. The
list can be started a month
before your trip and things
can be added to it as you
think about what you need.
Dividing your packing list
up into sections (clothing
for skiing, clothing for off
mountain time, toiletries,
gadgets, etc.) will make
sure that everything you
need is safely packed into
your luggage or ski bag.

4. TUNE UP YOUR
SKIS
While this can be done at
the resort before you hit
the slopes on the first
day, it can also be done
before you even leave for
your trip. Tuning up your
gear helps insure you are
safe on the mountain.

5. PRE-TRIP SKIING
If you live in an area that
offers indoor skiing, hit
the indoor slope to
improve your balance and
get back the feeling of
being on skis again. If
indoor skiing isn’t an
option for you, it’s okay to
hit the slopes outdoors.
Just try not to over do it
while out on the course.
This is also a great time
for beginners the chance
to become more familiar
with being buckled into
skis as well as being out
on the slopes.

6. SCHEDULE YOUR
SKI RENTALS
AHEAD OF TIME
If you aren’t bringing your
own equipment, make sure
you schedule your rental
ahead of time. This is
especially important if
you’re planning on going
during a busy time. It also
allows you to make sure
you are getting the exact
equipment you want.
Resorts vary in what can
be rented, but most carry
the standard ski
equipment: skis, ski boots,
ski poles, helmets, and
some resorts also offer
rentals of ski jackets and
pants.