Half Term Holiday Checklist

February half-term is the ever popular week break where some schools offer their students a chance at escaping to the mountains for skiing or snowboarding.

A fantastic opportunity for young people to experience the outdoors in a totally different environment. With 360 degree mountain views, hot chocolate breaks and a holiday with mates, the infamous school ski trip has created memories for many. Of course, there is a lot to think about though. A snowsports holiday isn’t exactly the same as a trip to Spain with the family where you can pack your summer clothes into a suitcase and all you need to buy as extra is another sun hat and a couple bottles of sun cream. It requires just a few more items. 

In most cases the actual equipment needed such as skis, boots, snowboard, helmet should be provided by a rental shop but clothing and gear is what you will need to take yourself.

Clothing:

• Snow Jacket
• Snow Pants
• Mid layer/fleece
• Base layers/thermals
• Socks Gloves
• Buff/snood
• Hat

Mountain gear:

• Sun Cream
• Disposable hand/foot warmers 
• Sunglasses
• Goggles
• Lip Balm
• Day Bag

Brands such as Columbia, CarbonDri and Protest are perfect for these kind of holidays, where you want the performance without breaking the bank. 

When offered the most amazing opportunity to go abroad with school, it can be daunting knowing what to pack.

Snowfit is always here to help. Either visit us in store or give us a call, and we can offer the best advice for what to pack for your school trip.