Bulgaria Ski discussion board

put this on last year, some of you may find it helpful:
BEGINNERS SKI LIST

1 x pair of Saloppettes

1 x ski coat

3 x pair of ski socks – plus cotton socks for underneath to stop them sweating – if your boots fit great you only need to wear normal cotton socks according to the guys in Snow & Rock, if they are not a good fit, you may need thick ski socks etc. some even say ladies pop socks are fine on their own if the boots are a good fit

Hats – (must cover ears)

1 x pair ski gloves (if possible get the ones with a fleecy inner glove that you can remove so you can dry them out on the radiator at night) mittens are warmer!

1 x thermal long johns

1 x thermal top

1 x Ski goggles with double lense (you can manage with sun glasses at a push, but if its snowing its hard to see without goggles)

1 x fleece to go under the coat – so not too thick
(On a cold day you would wear the Thermal, then another long or short-sleeved T-shirt, then a fleece then the coat – you probably won’t need as many layers but some people do)

You “do not” need a bag to take to the slopes they just get in the way.

Sun cream for your face, and lip sun block

Deep heat for aches and pains – or just pay for a divine massage in Bulgaria, half the price of the UK and twice as good.

Painkillers for aching muscles

Earplugs if you get a noisy hotel in order to sleep

Flip Flops for the swimming pool/sauna some hotels in Bulgaria do not allow you in unless you have these

Fleece Scarf or snood (snood is better)

Talc for sore feet, best to put some on before you go skiing as will keep your feet dry and help any rubbing

Ski and board clothing
Suit
Midlayer thermal-fleeces - Roll or Zip neck tops - (we suggest 3)
Thermal Underwear
Ski Gloves - ESSENTIAL!
Ski Socks (we suggest 3)
Ski Hat
Suncream /Lipbalm
Goggles and Sunglasses (a spec retainer is also very useful)
Snow Boots
Ski Clip (holds skis together and useful to identify hire skis with a unique mark)
Ski Pass Holder
Bum Bag or Small Rucksack
Helmet (especially for children)
Necker - not essential but so useful extra for warmth
Ski equipment, skis, poles, board, boots unless hiring
Travel documents, etc
Passport
Tickets
Passport-sized photos for lift pass
Travel/holiday itinerary details
Currency and travellers Cheques
Credit Cards
Insurance documents and EHIC form for EU countries
Address Book
Personal
Trousers
Fleeces/jumpers
Socks
Indoor evening clothes (note: chalets/hotels can be hot!)
Swimming gear - resort may have a swimming pool
Personal First Aid, Plasters, Antiseptic Cream, Hangover cure!
Arnica (Cream useful to reduce bruising) Heat Rub
Shampoo, Shower Gel, Toothpaste, Tissues etc.
Camera
Nail Scissors
Deodorant
Corkscrew
Cancel Milk/Papers - put the cat out!