The best items to wear when skiing are: a close fitting base layer to help retain warmth, a mid-layer fleece, a waterproof ski jacket, a pair of ski trousers (or salopettes), ski socks, ski boots, waterproof gloves, suncream, a lip balm, a pair of goggles with UV protection, a wooly hat, and a helmet.

Similar to the outfit for skiing, the best items to wear when snowboarding are the following: long wool or synthetic underwear, a light fleece or wool top, ski socks, a waterproof, well-insulated jacket, waterproof pants, a pair of gloves, goggles, a neck gaiter or balaclava, and a helmet. Don't forget to apply plenty of sunscreen on your exposed skin and make sure your gear is equipped with Recco reflectors, in case you need to be rescued.

There are lots of reasons, but the most important are: fun, friendship and convenience.

Skiing with Contiki means skiing with a group of new friends from around the world – like-minded people who are all there for the same thing. We also make your trip as hassle-free as possible – your accommodations, coach transfers, itineraries and certain meals are all sorted by us so all you need to do is get yourself to the airport. You can change your mind as many times as you like with our Flexibility Promise. Your deposit will stay protected and there are no extra fees if you change or cancel.

Our ski trips usually include accommodations, coach transfers, ski passes, all breakfasts, an expert trip manager and local guides/instructors. Please note this may vary among trips.