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Tips&tricks on traveling to ski elsewhere
I don't even know how to name this thread but... In march I'm planning to travel to Spain, to resort Baqueira Beret. As this would be my first ''longer travel'' to go skiing, i was hoping that many of you would be willing to share literally anything that could be useful, not just to me, but any skier who is counting on going somewhere to ski and experience life elsewhere. I would love to hear all about your experiences, the pluses and minuses, life hacks on and off the slopes, and of course how to save some extra bucks with the skipass, trasportation, food, accomodation, ski service...
SuckMySkisI don't even know how to name this thread but... In march I'm planning to travel to Spain, to resort Baqueira Beret. As this would be my first ''longer travel'' to go skiing, i was hoping that many of you would be willing to share literally anything that could be useful, not just to me, but any skier who is counting on going somewhere to ski and experience life elsewhere. I would love to hear all about your experiences, the pluses and minuses, life hacks on and off the slopes, and of course how to save some extra bucks with the skipass, trasportation, food, accomodation, ski service...
bring your boots on the plane with you, saves a lot of suitcase space
BayAreaJerrybring your boots on the plane with you, saves a lot of suitcase space
also if you are bringing your skis try and pack everything in your ski bag, and bring a big carry on. saves so much money
yeah i'd suggest bringing your boots as carry-on (and if your checked luggage gets lost, you'll still have your most important piece of gear-- boots), and shoving your outerwear in your ski bag if you have one that works like that. i just have a relatively thin ski bag and shoving my other stuff around the skis serves as protection for them plus it means i don't have to put a lot of that stuff in my regular suitcase
BayAreaJerryalso if you are bringing your skis try and pack everything in your ski bag, and bring a big carry on. saves so much money
Yep, jam that ski bag with things you don’t mind getting wrinkled. Your snow pants, underwear, base layers..etc
It also protects your skis a bit.
I put my ski jacket, bibs, boots and googles in my carry on with a bit extra. That way if they say my carry on is too heavy I just wear some ski gear onto the plane. That way I can cram all my spare clothes and two pairs of skis into my check in.
Make sure you get money for the foreign country from the bank. You’ll save shitloads as opposed to withdrawing from the atm or using your card all the time.
Bring a spare charging cord cause it’s the most likely thing to go missing.
Make sure you got spare cash or more than you think you need in case you start having boot problems or whatever.
Stay at dorms in hostels too save cash. Accomodation is usually the most expensive thing.
try and make friends over there! That way you have homies all over the world too ski with. And if you’re good at networking, potential jobs to come back the season after.
If you’re travelling for pow see where the best conditions are in the world then book last minute and fly there to ensure you don’t get a dry season.
I normally buy a season pass as well when I go overseas to save cash cause I normally spend 30+ days overseas
**This post was edited on Jan 19th 2020 at 1:29:03am
Make sure you get money for the foreign country from the bank. You’ll save shitloads as opposed to withdrawing from the atm or using your card all the time.
Bring a spare charging cord cause it’s the most likely thing to go missing.
Make sure you got spare cash or more than you think you need in case you start having boot problems or whatever.
Stay at dorms in hostels too save cash. Accomodation is usually the most expensive thing.
try and make friends over there! That way you have homies all over the world too ski with. And if you’re good at networking, potential jobs to come back the season after.
If you’re travelling for pow see where the best conditions are in the world then book last minute and fly there to ensure you don’t get a dry season.
I normally buy a season pass as well when I go overseas to save cash cause I normally spend 30+ days overseas
**This post was edited on Jan 19th 2020 at 1:29:03am
The hard part of traveling to ski is you might not hit good conditions during the days in your itinerary. Just be mentally ready for that
Travel insurance is usually affordable and can be helpful if you encounter problems. Have fun!
Merino base layers become less smelly than synthetics. When I travel on long ski trips I bring 2-sets of Merino bases. When one set starts to get smelly I wash it in the sink with shampoo in cold water and hang to dry.
**This post was edited on Jan 19th 2020 at 10:14:40am
**This post was edited on Jan 19th 2020 at 10:14:40am
If traveling by plane: I know a lot of people recommend including boots in their carry-on luggage, however, in my experience, all the airlines I have flown count a skis bag and a boot bag as one item of checked luggage and as I cannot be bothered to schlep a pair of boots with me on the flight I just check them. I also almost always get travel insurance so I don’t give a shit whether anything gets lost because I can just file a claim and get reimbursed.
**This post was edited on Jan 20th 2020 at 12:57:04am
**This post was edited on Jan 20th 2020 at 12:57:04am
hide your booster straps in your ass so TSA doesn't nick them for themselves
Try and pack decently. I hate guving a fuck about packing but it's crucial. I don't put much effort in but enough.
One bag and a backpack is my move if possible. If it's a shirt trip it's pretty easy. Pay attention to your airlines weight restrictions. 23kg seems pretty common.
Otherwise it's not really rocket science. As long as tou have the essentials you're good. If you forget something small that doesn't matter you can go without or find one there.
Have fun
One bag and a backpack is my move if possible. If it's a shirt trip it's pretty easy. Pay attention to your airlines weight restrictions. 23kg seems pretty common.
Otherwise it's not really rocket science. As long as tou have the essentials you're good. If you forget something small that doesn't matter you can go without or find one there.
Have fun
Roll of fabric sports tape
Wet Ones wipes
Electric current adaptors
And ALWAYS have and extra pair of underwear and socks stuffed down in the bottom of your pack
Wet Ones wipes
Electric current adaptors
And ALWAYS have and extra pair of underwear and socks stuffed down in the bottom of your pack
HYP3R_REAL1TYI put my ski jacket, bibs, boots and googles in my carry on with a bit extra. That way if they say my carry on is too heavy I just wear some ski gear onto the plane. That way I can cram all my spare clothes and two pairs of skis into my check in.
Make sure you get money for the foreign country from the bank. You’ll save shitloads as opposed to withdrawing from the atm or using your card all the time.
Bring a spare charging cord cause it’s the most likely thing to go missing.
Make sure you got spare cash or more than you think you need in case you start having boot problems or whatever.
Stay at dorms in hostels too save cash. Accomodation is usually the most expensive thing.
try and make friends over there! That way you have homies all over the world too ski with. And if you’re good at networking, potential jobs to come back the season after.
If you’re travelling for pow see where the best conditions are in the world then book last minute and fly there to ensure you don’t get a dry season.
I normally buy a season pass as well when I go overseas to save cash cause I normally spend 30+ days overseas
**This post was edited on Jan 19th 2020 at 1:29:03am
My biggest problem right now is the accommodation... Th plan was to rent a normal little flat but its hard to get such as mostly they only offer renting for a minimum of 4 months (whole ski season), there arent many hostels and if there are, they are more hotel-like. And choosing a tourist accommodation (ski hotels and apartments) costs waaaay too much.
About the money and withdrawing i just have to make sure im withdrawing from a spanish bank as i am part of a eu bank that keeps the fees minimum
Currently planning a trip too, have fun man!
SuckMySkisMy biggest problem right now is the accommodation... Th plan was to rent a normal little flat but its hard to get such as mostly they only offer renting for a minimum of 4 months (whole ski season), there arent many hostels and if there are, they are more hotel-like. And choosing a tourist accommodation (ski hotels and apartments) costs waaaay too much.
About the money and withdrawing i just have to make sure im withdrawing from a spanish bank as i am part of a eu bank that keeps the fees minimum
where are you going
SuckMySkisMy biggest problem right now is the accommodation... Th plan was to rent a normal little flat but its hard to get such as mostly they only offer renting for a minimum of 4 months (whole ski season), there arent many hostels and if there are, they are more hotel-like. And choosing a tourist accommodation (ski hotels and apartments) costs waaaay too much.
About the money and withdrawing i just have to make sure im withdrawing from a spanish bank as i am part of a eu bank that keeps the fees minimum
Try looking on Facebook for groups with rental rooms etc
If you just travel in your full kit you will be ready to ski when you get there with no delay. Usually that is what I do then I just buckle up my boots and click in and I am ready to go.
Decent chance you will be able to rent a car with a manual transmission in Spain which is a bonus for sure.
Drive straight to the ski area and rip it up. Then worry about accommodations. Who knows where the wind will take you so best not to be locked in to any sort of reservations. Last minute walk up deals are the best anyways and maybe somone will just take you home and put you up in their awesome slopeside abode
Decent chance you will be able to rent a car with a manual transmission in Spain which is a bonus for sure.
Drive straight to the ski area and rip it up. Then worry about accommodations. Who knows where the wind will take you so best not to be locked in to any sort of reservations. Last minute walk up deals are the best anyways and maybe somone will just take you home and put you up in their awesome slopeside abode
Yan_skiingCurrently planning a trip too, have fun man!
You too!! Cheers to a good one!
BayAreaJerrywhere are you going
To spain, baqueira beret
OregonDeadIf you just travel in your full kit you will be ready to ski when you get there with no delay. Usually that is what I do then I just buckle up my boots and click in and I am ready to go.
Decent chance you will be able to rent a car with a manual transmission in Spain which is a bonus for sure.
Drive straight to the ski area and rip it up. Then worry about accommodations. Who knows where the wind will take you so best not to be locked in to any sort of reservations. Last minute walk up deals are the best anyways and maybe somone will just take you home and put you up in their awesome slopeside abode
Well thats a plan a havent thought... worst case ccenario you i just sleep in the car haha, im now trying to find some cinnections down there, hopefully it will pay off
I looked on Airbnb and found some reasonably priced accommodations for example:
Refugi Rosa ($86) appears to be very close to the resort https://abnb.me/pwNw2HcHs3
Pension Pedebaile ($39) en un pueblo de montaña cerca de baquira beret https://abnb.me/nNafCJ4Fs3
There were several additional options as well. Good luck!!!
Refugi Rosa ($86) appears to be very close to the resort https://abnb.me/pwNw2HcHs3
Pension Pedebaile ($39) en un pueblo de montaña cerca de baquira beret https://abnb.me/nNafCJ4Fs3
There were several additional options as well. Good luck!!!
KayoNationI looked on Airbnb and found some reasonably priced accommodations for example:
Refugi Rosa ($86) appears to be very close to the resort https://abnb.me/pwNw2HcHs3
Pension Pedebaile ($39) en un pueblo de montaña cerca de baquira beret https://abnb.me/nNafCJ4Fs3
There were several additional options as well. Good luck!!!
Thanks for the help, i really appreciate it! I actually managed to get a serious bargain thru some ''local connections''. I got a room in a big house/hostel of 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with a huge kitchen and living room for only 550€+expenses. Hopefully there will be some other rooms rented out aswell so i'l get the chance to know somebody right away. Cant freaking wait!
Just make sure your itenerary is safe, dont book an airport shuttle for 30mins after land. Ur plane could be late, that kind of stuff. As long as you have a place to sleep, all transport(f it rent a car) and your gear is organized there shouldnt be any major time or money lost to hickups.
Hey man, don't take many trips myself but I do happen to be a local at Baqueira. Currently injured but should be back by March, hmu for tips. What kind of skiing do you prefer? Park is ok at baqueira but with no dedidacted lift and without direct sun it is not easy/fun to lap. TBH never hang there, terrain is pretty epic though. Here are some pics from the day that I injured myself...
I do my boots, helmet, goggles, and mitts in my carry on; everything else clothing wise basically in my ski bag. Works well for me.
MedicineHey man, don't take many trips myself but I do happen to be a local at Baqueira. Currently injured but should be back by March, hmu for tips. What kind of skiing do you prefer? Park is ok at baqueira but with no dedidacted lift and without direct sun it is not easy/fun to lap. TBH never hang there, terrain is pretty epic though. Here are some pics from the day that I injured myself...
Thats so awesome you are a local and the pics look absolutely mingin!! I always tried to get as many park days here but winters here keep getting sadder and sadder. So im just happy to ski anywhere on the mountain really. Are there any ski buses there?I will be staying 1km off the center in Vielha, so i desperately need a ride to the resort.. Plus are you familiar with the ski passes, are there any student discount or anything, because right now im thinking about buying the midweek seasons pass. Thats a bummer about the injury, anything serious?
SuckMySkisThats so awesome you are a local and the pics look absolutely mingin!! I always tried to get as many park days here but winters here keep getting sadder and sadder. So im just happy to ski anywhere on the mountain really. Are there any ski buses there?I will be staying 1km off the center in Vielha, so i desperately need a ride to the resort.. Plus are you familiar with the ski passes, are there any student discount or anything, because right now im thinking about buying the midweek seasons pass. Thats a bummer about the injury, anything serious?
Minor knee injury, unlucky tumble out a coulouir.
Bus costs 1.3 euro if i remember correctly, frequent buses from vielha up to the slopes. Baqueira is quite the elitist resort, no discounts at all for any kind of group except seniors. So yeah it's quite expensive. Parts of the mountain can be poached, any lift that can't be accessed by car doesn't check for passes (Mirador, Pla de Baqueira, Teso dera Mina and Tuc de la Llança are the main ones). Not sure if the "park" lift (actually comp skiers lift but whatever) checks passes. I'll figure it out by then. Would be preeeetty sweet if you could hit the park without a pass haha. How long are you staying?
(Btw can't help with the rides cause i come from the other side of the pass, could ask some acquaintances though)
MedicineMinor knee injury, unlucky tumble out a coulouir.
Bus costs 1.3 euro if i remember correctly, frequent buses from vielha up to the slopes. Baqueira is quite the elitist resort, no discounts at all for any kind of group except seniors. So yeah it's quite expensive. Parts of the mountain can be poached, any lift that can't be accessed by car doesn't check for passes (Mirador, Pla de Baqueira, Teso dera Mina and Tuc de la Llança are the main ones). Not sure if the "park" lift (actually comp skiers lift but whatever) checks passes. I'll figure it out by then. Would be preeeetty sweet if you could hit the park without a pass haha. How long are you staying?
(Btw can't help with the rides cause i come from the other side of the pass, could ask some acquaintances though)
Daaamn riding the park without a pass woud be awesome. I am staying for the whole month of March. What about the snow conditions. I saw it was 3°C and raining today... plus a bunch of slopes were closed comparing them to start of january. Well im completely down with anyone who is down for a good ride plus meeting new folks is always good
Just curious, what do you do for work?
Afghan_kushI put my ski jacket, bibs, boots and googles in my carry on with a bit extra. That way if they say my carry on is too heavy I just wear some ski gear onto the plane. That way I can cram all my spare clothes and two pairs of skis into my check in.
Make sure you get money for the foreign country from the bank. You’ll save shitloads as opposed to withdrawing from the atm or using your card all the time.
Bring a spare charging cord cause it’s the most likely thing to go missing.
Make sure you got spare cash or more than you think you need in case you start having boot problems or whatever.
Stay at dorms in hostels too save cash. Accomodation is usually the most expensive thing.
try and make friends over there! That way you have homies all over the world too ski with. And if you’re good at networking, potential jobs to come back the season after.
If you’re travelling for pow see where the best conditions are in the world then book last minute and fly there to ensure you don’t get a dry season.
I normally buy a season pass as well when I go overseas to save cash cause I normally spend 30+ days overseas
**This post was edited on Jan 19th 2020 at 1:29:03am
casualJust curious, what do you do for work?
Dishwasher/griller at a kebab shop
SuckMySkisDaaamn riding the park without a pass woud be awesome. I am staying for the whole month of March. What about the snow conditions. I saw it was 3°C and raining today... plus a bunch of slopes were closed comparing them to start of january. Well im completely down with anyone who is down for a good ride plus meeting new folks is always good
Having an awful winter tbh.. temps too high in europe all over. But usually March is the best snowpack, stable spring skiing with a powday here and there.
Google "gruix de neu Bonaigua meteocat" for snowpack stats and historic averages and how this season stacks up. Pretty meh. Hopefully polar vortex goes on some more southerly trips to bring much needed storms.
Most airlines offer a "ski and boot bag" package checked luggage deal where you can check both your ski bag and boot bag for the price of one regular bag. Just has to be under 50 pounds. At least United States airlines. I would obviously check the airlines policies first, but I usually fly Sun Country bc it is so cheap and they have always honored that policy.
Nice dude. I guess I was kinda wondering how you managed to travel and ski for a month. That’s cool work is down with you taking the time off too.
Afghan_kushDishwasher/griller at a kebab shop
casualNice dude. I guess I was kinda wondering how you managed to travel and ski for a month. That’s cool work is down with you taking the time off too.
The best jobs to get time off and do nothing when you’re working that also have lots of perks are government related.
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