What do you do when you find yourself standing in a ski shop, gazing at endless racks of gear and wondering just where to start? Getting the right kit is important, especially when starting out, to stay warm and dry on the mountain, but the myriad of options – and knowing exactly what you need to pack can be overwhelming. Fear not – for more than 120 years, the Ski Club has been perfectly placed to advise skiers of everything they need to buy, wear, pack or hire to have a good time on the mountain.

Ski Tests

Find your next big-mountain sender or slalom gate slider with the Ski Club’s ski reviews and ratings

Packing List

Remembered your passport? Packed all your base layers? The Ski Club’s packing list will make sure you don’t land in resort empty handed!

Clothing

Buying or renting ski jackets and trousers, plus how to layer properly for a day on the slopes

Accessories

Everything from gloves to goggles, helmets to ski poles, all the little things it can be all too easy to overlook

 

Disability Snowsports Equipment

An overview of adaptive snowsports equipment, including sit-skis, three tracks, and more.

Skis and ski boots

Ski Boot Types

Learn more about the different types of boots, from classic downhill to touring and ski-mo.

snowboarder

Snowboards & Boots

Get the right gear to shred with the Club’s guide to boards and boots

Touring Skis & Bindings

The evolution of hybrid and touring set-ups has accelerated in recent years; discover the right set up for you here.

Sustainable Ski Kit

Learn more about how renting gear, buying second hand, or buying sustainably can make a difference in cutting the carbon footprint of your ski trip

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