Italian Cross-Country Ski Weekend
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
Approach shoes
Snow boots or walking shoes
Waist belt/small rucksack for short journeys
(On a warm day you may need space to stow clothes as you warm up)
Rucksack – 25 to 30 litres maximum
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof overtrousers. Sallopettes are OK for day trips/lessons but too warm for long journeys
Thermal leggings or running/cycling long trousers
Thermal top – long sleeved
Thin fleece top – long sleeved
Gloves x2 – 1 thick and 1 thin
Warm hat
Hat – sunhat
Scarf or buff for neck
Warm socks (like walking socks but not too thick or long like alpine ski socks
Comfortable underwear/sports bras for ladies (not wired)
Water container (1 litre) NB. Drinks tubes and bottles stowed on the outside of your rucksack usually freeze in winter
Toilet paper and small pack of hand wipes
Waterproof bag for documents
Head-torch / head-lamp with spare bulb and batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - Our professional tour leaders hold first-aid qualifications and will carry a basic medical kit. You should bring your own personal first aid kit consisting of the following: throat lozenges, painkillers (anti-inflammatory), antiseptic cream/spray, plasters (band-aids) and blister treatment, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets are a good idea.
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Spare clothing for use in hotels/chalets
The following items are optional:
Extra pair of warm mittens
Head/ear band
Waistcoat – fleece or wind stopper
Camera, film, batteries
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Cross Country Ski Equipment
Ski touring boots*
Ski-touring skis*
Ski poles*
Ski Hire / rental:
*Cross country skiing equipment, which includes, skis, boots and poles can be hired locally and picked up on arrival in Val Ferret, at a cost of approximately €35 for the three days.
