Ski jumper.  Photo credit: DirectSki.com.

Need packing ideas for your next ski holiday? Like all mountain holidays, packing light and smart is key.

DirectSki.com has some smart suggestions on what to pack for a ski holiday.  The ski specialist offers ski holidays at destinations across Europe including France, Austria, Italy and Andorra.

Here are 10 Things To Pack For A Ski Holiday:

1. The Apple iPod. “The perfect device for a ski holiday, it comes into its own at check-in, on the plane, app-ing your way to success on the slopes or drowning out the après-ski Euro-Trash.”

2. Sun beaters and blockers. “Blocking out the sun at high altitude when surrounded by reflective snow is a ski holiday essential to avoid the panda-eyed tan.”

3. Camera (with extra batteries and a charger). “Forget catching over-exposed ‘family moments’ in the snow, put the camera on night setting for unforgettable shots and let those après ski nights live on forever.”

4. Warm Clothes. “Pack extra pants, tights, t-shirts, fleeces and thermals; snow is very cold. Go for layers rather than thickness.”

5. Extra socks. “Lots of socks are a must. And not just any socks, good ski socks. They’ll have padded bits with an ‘L’ and an ‘R’ if they’re the real deal.”

6. Duct Tape. “It doesn’t matter where you go, what you’re doing and whom you’re with, you will always need duct tape. Bring your own roll.”

7. Cards. “For quiet nights in a deck of cards can provide a perfect evening’s entertainment after a tiring day on the slopes.”

8. Ski boots. “If you’ve got your own ski boots, then bring them. If you’re a regular skier, then buy before you fly. Hired ski boots that don’t quite fit can ruin a ski holiday on day one.”

9. Marmite and Colman’s Mustard. “For those who can’t manage a week without their ‘Best of British supermarket originals’ had best fill their (ski) boots before they fly.”

10. Fancy dress outfit. “This is an absolute must. The more creative the better; there should be trophies for these sorts of things.”

Planning a park-and-fly holiday in the UK?  If you’re flying out of London, look at your options for parking at Luton Airport.  In Scotland, if you’re flying out of Edinburgh, consider your Edinburgh airport parking.

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