A Whistler skiing trip

 There are so many things to remember to bring with you on a Whistler skiing trip; therefore, here is a reminder of some of the items you will need.

• Hat – perfect to hide your hat hair for apres-ski activities. My favourite hats are from Roots – purchase your Roots hat here
• Thermals – bring plenty of layering options to regulate your perfect temperature. My thermals are from Mountain Warehouse.
• Backpack – use it as your plane carry-on and then repurpose it as your day bag while skiing. You will need plenty of things during the day, such as your hat, extra layers, water, snacks etc. My backpack is from The North Face or consider this Osprey backpack
• Snow pants – this is one of the most essential items to bring for Whistler skiing or snowboarding. I recently bought snow pants from Helly Hansen and I love them.
• Ski coat – again, another obvious, must-have item. If you want to fit in with the crowd at Whistler, bring an Arcteryx ski coat – you will see so many people wearing them. There is also an Arcteryx outlet store in North Vancouver.
• Blundstone boots – these are one of my favourite winter clothing items in winter. Blundstones work well for après ski and travelling. Buy Blundstones here
• Sweat pants – bring some comfy trousers for the evening that you can relax and stretch in. Roots sell the comfiest sweatpants
• Swimwear – many accommodations have hot tubs, so do not miss out on the fun by forgetting your swimwear.
• Spare jacket – it is not necessarily an essential item, but nice to have. You may want to bring a second coat to travel in and wear around Vancouver. I brought my North Face raincoat because it was raining in Vancouver in winter.
• Ski or snowboard equipment – if you are bringing it with you, make sure you have a helmet, skis, poles, ski boots or whatever equipment is relevant for you.