The same goes for the accessories that can protect you from wind and rain before, after and while skiing. But the sun is also an often underestimated risk, more precisely its dangerous UV radiation, which is many times stronger due to the reflective snow. Sunglasses with appropriat...
I didn’t go skiing or experience snow when I was growing up, save for a few times when I was too young to really remember it. I had to ask a lot of questions about how to prepare and what to bring when I did start to put together my ski trip packing list. Everyone who grew u...
Before you pack for Iceland, it’s good to determine what you’ll need for your trip. Travel plans have an enormous impact on this. Whether camping, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, ATV tours, or skiing, Iceland is all about adventures. You’ll likely need some outdoor gear that is w...
Whether you are going snow skiing in July, hiking the Milford Track, or planning to camper van around the islands for a month, everything you need can be rented or found second hand very inexpensively. Kiwis are great lovers of resale shops, you’ll find at least one in every little tow...
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Water resistant or waterproof gloves is also something to look for in winter gloves. However, this is not essential unless you are planning to do a lot of snow or water-based winter activities in Finland (e.g., skiing, snowboarding, kick sledding, dogsledding, snowman building) or planning...
Japan is one of my favorite countries in the world. It has a climate, a culture, and a history all its own, so be prepared for a truly unique and memorable experience. Most travelers to Japan do a variety of activities and the cultural etiquette is unique, so it’s important to pack...
Water resistance is also nice to have, but not essential unless you are planning to dosnow-based activities in Iceland(e.g., skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowman building) or planning longer hikes where you might have prolonged exposure to rain, sleet, or snow. ...
Another point to consider is out-of-bounds or "sidecountry" skiing. It's alluring to leave the resort boundary through the gates in search of untracked snow, but if you’re considering venturing out of bounds, make sure you understand the risk you’re taking and are prepared for the worst...
Whether you’re headed somewhere colder for the holidays or going skiing in Hokkaido, here’s how to pack light for winter travel. Tortuga Travel Backpacks 4.7 Bring everything you need without checking a bag. Pros: Carry-On-Sized Easy to pack ...