How to pack for Whistler

Nestled snugly between snowcapped mountains with surreal vistas, Whistler is certainly a winter wonderland! The region receives an adequate amount of snow during winter months of the year with ideal conditions for winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, sledging and even ice skating thus, it is home to a large concentration of Ski Resorts. If you are planning to visit here anytime soon, here is a curated list of things you will need during your time here.

Helmet

Not only it protects your head while you partake in many adventure sports, but also keeps your head warm. When you bring one with you make sure that your helmet is in good condition without any seams or cracks since this could disrupt the insulation. If you want it to make you warmer, tie up a bandana over your head before wearing the helmet.

Thermal T-shirts and Baselayers

Acting as the first line of defence in fighting off cold, these stay the closest to your skin offering you maximum insulation, keeping the heat within your body. A good quality set will also let the extra moisture out keeping you all snuggly and warm inside your heavy winter gear.

Face warmer

Occasionally it gets really cold up here and the winter winds tend to make your faces numb and chilly. So to keep you all toasty and happy, wear a face warmer. Facewarmers are easy to wear too and steer clear of scarfs and any other plain clothing material which you wear around your neck and face since they tend to become dangerous when skiing and tend to get stuck on chairlifts.

Gloves and hand warmers

A good pair of gloves is a must! It keeps your hands warm and can save you from frostbite so make sure that you wear one at all times when you are here. Also, they are most likely to get lost so keep an eye on them when you are not wearing them. A pair of hand warmers could also come in handy it the temperature get too low.

Outwear Jackets and pants

Remember that temperatures here can reach sub-zero levels and it is necessary to wear adequate winter wear. Outwear jackets and pants help you to stay warm and dry but at times if you engage in high-intensity adventure sports, it could get too warm inside so get a pair that has vents.

Goggles

Goggles can protect your eyes and could offer you clear visibility even when there is a heavy snowfall but make sure that you get a pair with interchangeable lenses and lenses with UV coating to avoid snow blindness.

Ski/Snowboard Boots

You are more likely to have a bad day if your feet aren't cosy enough so make sure you wear the right pair of boots depending on the activity you are planning to partake. It worth bringing your boots with you and even if you don't there are plenty of Ski Shops here to buy the right pair that suits your preferences.

Ski Socks

Even if you have the ideal pair of boots that fits you perfectly, if you aren't wearing a proper pair of socks, your feet are going to be uncomfortable. So make sure you bring with you extra pairs of socks to have your feet warm and cosy.

Bathing Suit

You might need this as well and for a particular reason, that is to have a pampering bath at your Whistler Ski resort Having adventures in the mountains can leave you exhausted and in order to rejuvenate and of course to get some pampering, you need a warm and pleasant soak in your bathtub. Properties the likes of Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside have cosy bathtubs where you can enjoy all the pampering you need!

Valley Boots

The valley regions of Whistler is where all the snow which gets melted from the mountains go so the land here could be a bit mushy and muddy. So make sure that you have a good pair of long valley boots to keep you off from the mud.