| Mixed in with the excitement of preparing for your | | | | way, you may be able to sell your skiing equipment, |
| ski vacation, many of us find we have a dilemma of | | | | once you come to the end of your holiday, for |
| what exactly we need to pack. Even when we have | | | | slightly less that you paid for it. |
| a good idea of what we need to take, we may then | | | | The clothing you will need for your skiing holiday can |
| have to consider how we are going to get all the | | | | also be a problem to pack. Bulky ski jackets, ski suits, |
| equipment to our holiday destination. After all, skis | | | | sweaters and thermal gear can take up a lot of |
| can not be easily folded in to a suitcase, and can be | | | | space in your suitcase. |
| a bit of a nuisance if you intend flying. | | | | Here is an idea that could resolve this situation. |
| A solution to this problem is to find out what is | | | | Contact the staff at the resort you will be staying at. |
| available at your ski resort beforehand. If there is a | | | | Explain to them that you need to ship a package to |
| rental shop located in the area, and you are happy to | | | | them, addressed to yourself, so that the package will |
| use rented equipment, hiring skis, poles and boots will | | | | be there upon you arrival. Ask if the desk staff will |
| save you the trouble of packing your own and make | | | | keep the parcel safe for you until you get there. If |
| travelling a lot less stressful. | | | | they agree, box up your bulkier items of clothing and |
| If you are not keen on using rental supplies, another | | | | post to yourself at the resort address. It is a good |
| possibility is to check to see if there are any local ski | | | | idea to insure the package, just in case of a problem. |
| shops close to your resort. Check their prices for | | | | So as you can see, a bit of forward planning can |
| buying ski equipment and also ask them if they, or | | | | definitely reduce the worry of packing for that much |
| another shop nearby, buys used ski equipment. This | | | | anticipated ski trip. |