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From layers to accessories, heres everything you should probably pack for a ski vacation.

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Even if its a sunny spring day, the weather conditions can change rapidly in the mountains.

Plus, it’s a supercute style that earns me tons of compliments.

Stio’s Figment Bib snow pants are made with a recycled polyester material that is fully waterproof and insulated.

Stio Women’s Environ Jacket

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These ones arethe best pair we’ve triedafter they proved their value on the slopes.

I turn to these ones from Smartwool time and time again because they are so comfortable.

It also comes with a detachable faux-fur hood for extra style versatility.

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Plus, the bottoms of the boots boast excellent traction to help with stability.

Best Equipment and Accessories

When it comes to skiing, safety should be your top priority.

They come with incredibly clear fogproof lenses that can be changed out for bright and low light conditions.

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This Turtle Fur neck gaiter is my go-to one for keeping my face and neck warm on the slopes.

The material is lightweight enough that I can wear theneck gaiterin the spring, too.

Its only 3 ounces, so it can easily fit in your pocket or backpack.

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FAQ

How do I pack skis and other gear for a flight?

I really like packing cubes for ski trip packing, I think it’s really helpful.

I put all of my base layers and my ski socks and stuff in a packing cube.

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What should I wear while skiing?

Shannon is a firm believer in packing multiple layers to wear under aski jacket.

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Person skiing with arm raised waiving

Person skiing on a slope

Person wearing ski jacket holding skis

Product shot of ski jacket

Photo of a ski pass pocket on the arm of a ski jacket

Armpit vents on ski jacket

Photo of the inside of a ski jacket

Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket

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A person wearing the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket outside while skiing

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A person wearing the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket outside while skiing

Close up of a person zipping a sleeve pocket on the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket outside

Back view of a person wearing the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket outside while skiing

Side view of a person wearing the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket while skiing

Front view of a person wearing the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket outside

A person wearing the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket with the hood on outside

Front view of a person wearing the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket outside with their hands in their pockets

A person wearing the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket outside while skiing

A person wearing the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket outside while skiing

Close up of a person zipping a sleeve pocket on the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket outside

Back view of a person wearing the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket outside while skiing

Side view of a person wearing the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket while skiing

Front view of a person wearing the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket outside

A person wearing the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket with the hood on outside

Front view of a person wearing the Aspen Collection Cirque Down Jacket outside with their hands in their pockets

Black Diamond Men’s Recon Stretch Ski Shell

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A man wearing the Black Diamond Men’s Recon Stretch Ski Shell while skiiing

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A person wears Black Diamond Men’s Recon Stretch Ski Shell while skiing

Black Diamond Men’s Recon Stretch Ski Shell spread on snow

A person wearing Black Diamond Men’s Recon Stretch Ski Shell

The Black Diamond Men’s Recon Stretch Ski Shell in snow

Button closure of Black Diamond Men’s Recon Stretch Ski Shell

A man wearing the Black Diamond Men’s Recon Stretch Ski Shell while skiiing

A person wears Black Diamond Men’s Recon Stretch Ski Shell while skiing

Black Diamond Men’s Recon Stretch Ski Shell spread on snow

A person wearing Black Diamond Men’s Recon Stretch Ski Shell

The Black Diamond Men’s Recon Stretch Ski Shell in snow

Button closure of Black Diamond Men’s Recon Stretch Ski Shell

Stio Women’s Figment Bib

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Legs wearing Stio’s Figment Bib in skies on snow

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Closeup of legs wearing Stio’s Figment Bib with snow and woods in background

A woman wearing Stio’s Figment Bib while skiing

Legs wearing Stio’s Figment Bib in skies on snow

Closeup of legs wearing Stio’s Figment Bib with snow and woods in background

A woman wearing Stio’s Figment Bib while skiing

Backcountry ski pants

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A person wears the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant while skiing

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A person skis while wearing the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant

A person wears the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant outside in snow

A person wears the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant in snow

The tag on the inside of the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant

A person lifts the flap on the zippered pocket on the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant

A person lifts the bottom of the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant cuff

A person lifts the flap on the zippered pocket on the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant

The legs on the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant

A person looks inside the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant leg cuff

A person wears the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant while skiing

A person skis while wearing the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant

A person wears the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant outside in snow

A person wears the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant in snow

The tag on the inside of the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant

A person lifts the flap on the zippered pocket on the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant

A person lifts the bottom of the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant cuff

A person lifts the flap on the zippered pocket on the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant

The legs on the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant

A person looks inside the Backcountry CrestCarver Men’s Gore-tex Shell Pant leg cuff

Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves

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A person wears the Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves

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A person wears the Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves while skiing

A person wears the Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves while skiing

A pair of Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves

The fingers on the Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves

A person makes a fist while wearing the Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves

A person wears the Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves

A person wears the Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves while skiing

A person wears the Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves while skiing

A pair of Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves

The fingers on the Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves

A person makes a fist while wearing the Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves

Smartwool Women’s Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew

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Smartwool Women’s Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew displayed on carpet

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Legs wearing the Smartwool Women’s Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer bottoms

Smartwool Women’s Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew displayed on carpet

Legs wearing the Smartwool Women’s Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer bottoms

REI Patagonia Women’s Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover

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Women wearing a Patagonia Women’s Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover

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Person unbuttoning a Patagonia Women’s Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover

Women wearing a Patagonia Women’s Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover

Person unbuttoning a Patagonia Women’s Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover

stock images of blue and green ski socks

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A person adjusting the Smartwool Women’s Ski Targeted Cushion Over-the-calf Socks

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A person sitting in a chair putting on the Smartwool Women’s Ski Targeted Cushion Over-the-calf Socks

Smartwool Women’s Ski Targeted Cushion Over-the-calf Socks on a white background

The Smartwool Women’s Ski Targeted Cushion Over-the-calf Socks inside out on a white background

Smartwool Women’s Ski Targeted Cushion Over-the-calf Socks folded into a ball

Close up of the Smartwool Women’s Ski Targeted Cushion Over-the-calf Socks inside out

A person adjusting the Smartwool Women’s Ski Targeted Cushion Over-the-calf Socks

A person sitting in a chair putting on the Smartwool Women’s Ski Targeted Cushion Over-the-calf Socks

Smartwool Women’s Ski Targeted Cushion Over-the-calf Socks on a white background

The Smartwool Women’s Ski Targeted Cushion Over-the-calf Socks inside out on a white background

Smartwool Women’s Ski Targeted Cushion Over-the-calf Socks folded into a ball

Close up of the Smartwool Women’s Ski Targeted Cushion Over-the-calf Socks inside out

Columbia Women’s Carson Pass Interchange 3-in-1 Jacket

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Person wearing the Columbia Carson Pass Interchange 3-in-1 Jacket outside

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Rab Men’s Neutrino Pro Down Jacket

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a sideview of a man wearing a Rab Neutrino Pro coat with the hood up outdoors on an overcast day

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North Face Shellista IV Boot

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A person wears The North Face Shellista IV Mid WP Boot on grass

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The bottom of The North Face Shellista IV Mid WP Boot

A person wears The North Face Shellista IV Mid WP Boot on grass

The bottom of The North Face Shellista IV Mid WP Boot

Columbia Men’s Fairbanks Omni-Heat Ankle Boot

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A person wears the Columbia Men’s Fairbanks Omni-Heat Boot

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Columbia Men’s Fairbanks Omni-Heat Boot

Water is poured into the Columbia Men’s Fairbanks Omni-Heat Boot

A person wears the Columbia Men’s Fairbanks Omni-Heat Boot

Columbia Men’s Fairbanks Omni-Heat Boot

Water is poured into the Columbia Men’s Fairbanks Omni-Heat Boot

Smith Vantage MIPS Snow Helmet Women’s

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A person on the slopes wearing the Smith Vantage MIPS Snow Helmet

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A person on the slopes wearing the Smith Vantage MIPS Snow Helmet

A person on the slopes wearing the Smith Vantage MIPS Snow Helmet

A person on the slopes wearing the Smith Vantage MIPS Snow Helmet

A person on the slopes wearing the Smith Vantage MIPS Snow Helmet

A person on the slopes wearing the Smith Vantage MIPS Snow Helmet

A person on the slopes wearing the Smith Vantage MIPS Snow Helmet

A person on the slopes wearing the Smith Vantage MIPS Snow Helmet

A person on the slopes wearing the Smith Vantage MIPS Snow Helmet

A person on the slopes wearing the Smith Vantage MIPS Snow Helmet

Smith I/O MAG Snow Goggles

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A person wearing the Smith I/O Mag Goggles while skiing

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A person wearing the Smith I/O Mag Goggles while skiing

A person putting on the Smith I/O Mag Goggles

A hand holding the Smith I/O Mag Goggles in the snow

The back of a person’s head wearing the Smith I/O Mag Goggles in the snow

Smith I/O Mag Goggles laying in the snow

A person wearing the Smith I/O Mag Goggles while skiing

A person wearing the Smith I/O Mag Goggles while skiing

A person putting on the Smith I/O Mag Goggles

A hand holding the Smith I/O Mag Goggles in the snow

The back of a person’s head wearing the Smith I/O Mag Goggles in the snow

Smith I/O Mag Goggles laying in the snow

Turtle Neck Gaiter

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Person in ski gear wears a Turtle Fur Double-layer Neck Warmer

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Close-up of a person wearing a Turtle Fur Double-layer Neck Warmer

A folded up Turtle Fur Double-layer Neck Warmer

A Turtle Fur Double-layer Neck Warmer next to ski gear

Person in ski gear wears a Turtle Fur Double-layer Neck Warmer

Close-up of a person wearing a Turtle Fur Double-layer Neck Warmer

A folded up Turtle Fur Double-layer Neck Warmer

A Turtle Fur Double-layer Neck Warmer next to ski gear

EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen

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EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen on top of a striped towel

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Hand squeezing EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen into other hand

Arm covered with sunscreen rubbed in

EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen on top of a striped towel

Hand squeezing EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen into other hand

Arm covered with sunscreen rubbed in

Mongolian Cashmere Ribbed Beanie

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Top view of a person wearing the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Ribbed Beanie outdoors in snow

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A person wearing the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Ribbed Beanie outdoors in snow

Side view of a person wearing the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Ribbed Beanie outdoors in the snow

A person wearing the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Ribbed Beanie outside in the snow

Top view of a person wearing the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Ribbed Beanie outdoors in snow

A person wearing the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Ribbed Beanie outdoors in snow

Side view of a person wearing the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Ribbed Beanie outdoors in the snow

A person wearing the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Ribbed Beanie outside in the snow

DB Snow Roller Pro 127L

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A person rolls the DB Snow Roller Pro 127L over snow

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A person carries the DB Snow Roller Pro 127L by the top handles

The ‘how to pack’ directions on the DB Snow Roller Pro 127L

The measurements on the DB Snow Roller Pro 127L

A pair of skis inside the DB Snow Roller Pro 127L

The DB Snow Roller Pro 127L partially rolled up

A person rolls the DB Snow Roller Pro 127L over snow

A person carries the DB Snow Roller Pro 127L by the top handles

The ‘how to pack’ directions on the DB Snow Roller Pro 127L

The measurements on the DB Snow Roller Pro 127L

A pair of skis inside the DB Snow Roller Pro 127L

The DB Snow Roller Pro 127L partially rolled up

Thule RoundTrip Snowboard and Ski Boot Backpack 60L

Thule RoundTrip Snowboard and Ski Boot Backpack.Credit: Thule

The Thule Roundtrip 60L sitting in a car trunk

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Thule RoundTrip Snowboard and Ski Boot Backpack 60L on wood floor

Thule RoundTrip Snowboard and Ski Boot Backpack 60L on tile

opened and packed Thule RoundTrip Snowboard and Ski Boot Backpack 60L on wood floor

Person walking outside wearing the Thule Roundtrip 60L

The Thule Roundtrip 60L sitting in a car trunk

Thule RoundTrip Snowboard and Ski Boot Backpack 60L on wood floor

Thule RoundTrip Snowboard and Ski Boot Backpack 60L on tile

opened and packed Thule RoundTrip Snowboard and Ski Boot Backpack 60L on wood floor

Person walking outside wearing the Thule Roundtrip 60L