Ski/board equipment (if not renting)
Fat skis
Ski/board boots
Snowboard
Ski poles
Skiing and board accessories
Powder ribbons or straps (if going to destinations with very deep powder)
Lift pass holder (if going to resorts that provide little cardboard tickets eg. various resorts in Hokkaido such as Furano)
Board leash
Wax and iron if you want to DIY, petex
Ski holder strap - to hold your skis together
Ski/board lock
Boot/hand warmers
Safety gear
Avalanche transceiver (beacon)
Shovel
Probe
Backpack
Skiing/boarding clothing
Face mask - if going to a particularly cold or windy destination such as Niseko or Lake Louise
Hood or hooded top if going somewhere particularly cold
Neck warmer
Silk or merino wool glove inners - particularly useful if taking photos or video footage
Thermal pants (not cotton as it captures the moisture)
Thermal top or other under-layer (not cotton as it captures the moisture)
Fleece/s - vest and long-sleeve
Helmet
Goggles
Headband (or ear muffs if you're game!)
Beanie
Ski jacket
Ski pants
Jacket hood
Ski gloves
Glove protectors (if going to a resort with nutcrackers eg. New Zealand club fields)
Ski socks (thin ones)
Waterproof spray?
Other clothing
"Going out" clothes
"Going out" gloves
Non slip shoes +/- shoe chains for extra grip
Slippers
Bathers
Sleeping clothes
Underwear
Socks
Other things for the ski/board jacket
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Tissues
Goggle wiper
Wipe cloth
"First aid"
Nurofen or other anti-inflammatory drugs, other painkillers
Bandaids, sports tape or water-proof dressings
Betadine or other antiseptic
Lomotil and Stemetil (if going to a place like India)
Medications (and prescriptions)
Knee braces
Vitamins such as A,C,E, zinc, Echinacea (preferably combined in one tablet)
Toiletries
Nail scissors
Face ;moisturizer
Plenty of hair conditioner if you have long hair
Shampoo
Deodorant
Massage oil
Toothpaste and toothbrush (if not in cabin luggage)
Comb or hair brush and hair accessories
Hair product
Shaving gear
Cosmetics
Luggage
Boot bag (may need to take this on as cabin luggage)
Ski bag (preferably on wheels)
Suitcase or bag
Luggage locks
Luggage tags
Electronics
Spare battery for camera/video
Mobile phone/PDA and charger
Camera and charger
Video camera and charger
Spare batteries and memory cards for cameras
Electrical adapters
GPS transponder
Walkie talkies
IPod and charger cord
Memory stick to download photos etc.
Power board for all these chargers
Travel alarm if not taking mobile phone
Hairdryer (check if voltage appropriate for the country)
Other
Portable clothes line
Washing detergent powder
Spare credit card
Phrase book
Notes off Powderhounds website
Sunglasses
Photocopy of passport, visa and airline ticket
Travel insurance information
Octopus straps if likely to travel in a taxi
Drivers license
Playing cards
Vegemite (especially if going to Japan)
Cotton and thread
Bag for wet ski gear and/or dirty clothing
Cabin luggage
Small toiletries for cabin luggage in small sealed plastic bag including toothbrush and small toothpaste
Sleeping tablets/pain medication
Ear plugs
Blow up cushion
Eye shades
Book
Wallet and credit card
Cash
Itinerary and reservation confirmations
Maps and directions
Passport and visa if required
Airline tickets
Eye glasses or contact lenses (and accessories in main luggage)
Don't pack razors, scissors, matches etc - check for prohibited items
Things to do before travel
Make sure passport is valid for at least 6 months
Organise any visas required
Get any necessary vaccinations (eg. if travelling to India)
Organise international drivers license if necessary (eg. Japan)
Set up a "web mail" account so you can access your email from any internet kiosk
Email your itinerary to yourself in case you lose it
Mobile phone to international roam - check it works in country you are going to
Organise wireless internet connection if you're taking your laptop
Check electrical adapters required for the country
Photocopy passport, visa and tickets
Leave itinerary/contact information with family member and leave photocopy of passport
Consider currency exchange for at least a small amount of cash
Pay off credit card
Pay bills
Organise mail to be collected or "stopped"
Travel insurance
Set up pet care

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