Planning a ski vacation doesnt have to be all that difficult. You pick a mountain thatll have snow when you arrive and you pack some articles of clothing thatll keep you warm and youre good to go. And you dont have to worry unless youre heading off to ski uncharted territory, youll most likely be able to purchase anything youve forgotten once you arrive at your destination. But why waste time tracking down convenience stores when you can be tracking down virgin snow? Heres what you need to know to get your ski vacation off to a good start.

Most important to take with you on your ski vacation is your wallet and your paperwork. You need your travel tickets, hotel confirmations, maps/directions, passport (if traveling out of the country), and any pre-purchased tickets. Besides those important items, youll need suitable cold-weather clothing to wear while skiing and aprs clothing. Bring along a swimsuit, a pair of slippers and shoes, a camera, and toiletries (including sunscreen and lip balm). And of course, dont forget your ski equipment. If youre staying at a vacation rental, your accommodations likely will provide you with everything else youll need to feel right at home.

Where will you be heading on your ski vacation? Your options abound and where you end up really depends on how far youre willing to travel. In the US, you can plan a ski vacation to Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Alaska, California, Montana, the Rocky Mountains, or Lake Tahoe. You can head north to Canada or south to Chile or Argentina and find many desirable locations. You can ski the Swiss Alps or the mountainous regions of Italy, France, Austria or Spain. You can even plan a ski vacation at multiple locations in Asia!

Ski vacations are fun because theres just so much to do on and off the slopes. So get going!