Gear & packing

Packing tips

Layers

We recommend that you dress in layers for skiing and riding. Layering provides better protection against the cold than wearing one large, heavier layer.

Boots as carry-on

Try to bring your boots as a carry-on item on the airplane. If your main luggage is lost or delayed, you’ll still be able to ski or ride!

Voltage

Our Hotels use standard EU 220-volt electrical outlet. Please pack a voltage converter if you require one.

Last-minute shopping

If you forget something, you can buy equipment at Skopje city.

ProSport – Specialized – Head – Protest – Oakley – North Face

DropIn – Snowboarding & Skate

Checklist

General equipment:

• Ski or snowboard boots
• Snow pants
• Shell jacket with a warm layer underneath, or a one-piece suit
• Goggles
• Mitts or gloves
• Wool hat/toque or helmet liner
• Helmet
• Multi-layer clothing for skiing – try to choose technical fabrics that wick away moisture, dry quickly and keep you warm
• 3-4 pairs of comfortable, warm socks
• Neck warmer or buff

Snowboarders:

In addition to the items in the above general packing list, please ensure you bring:

• Snowboard boots
• Snowboard (or you can reserve a board with us)
• Collapsible poles for traversing (optional)
• Spare snowboard parts (optional, but recommended)

Ski tourers (Ski Touring or Fusion trips):

• Ski touring boots
• Skins
• Ski touring skis
• Ski poles (adjustable style poles if possible)
• Ski crampons to fit appropriate bindings
• Softshell and or light waterproof breathable pants
• Softshell jacket
• Waterproof breathable jacket
• Toque
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses with dark lenses and good coverage
• Goggles
• Waterproof breathable ski gloves
• Lightweight fleece gloves
• Thermos
• Water bottle. Note: Bladder-style water systems are not recommended, as they may freeze with colder temperatures and leakage happens often!
• Lightweight and medium weight base layers or long underwear
• Backpack (approximately 40 litre / 10.5 gallon capacity)
• Blister kit

At the Hotel:

• Bathing suit for hot tub/sauna
• Indoor shoes, sandals or slippers
• Casual clothing for around the Hotel
• Optional items: alarm clock, camera, electronics, chargers, voltage converter

What not to bring

Your room is stocked with:

• Hand and body wash
• Shampoo
• Bathrobe
• Towels
• Hair dryer