So you are off on a ski/snowboard holiday.
In addition to your clothes and ski gear,
you should think about packing the following: -

[Depending on how fit you are, some items will not apply...]

In your hand Luggage

Passports (Signed and valid throughout your trip)
E111 (From the post Office)
Travel Tickets
Keys
Confirmation/Invoice/Pick up details
Travel Insurance Documents
Sterling, Euro, & Swiss Francs
Credit/Cash Cards

In your Luggage

Passport Photo for lift Pass
Gloves
Hat
Lip Balm
Sunglasses/Goggles
Sun Cream
Ski Insurance
Camera & Film
Toiletries
Medicines
Ski/knee Supports

Options

Mobile Phone & Charger
Euro Plug Adapter

If driving

Get vehicle serviced well before you go
Reserve hire equipment roof box/rails/ski carrier
Check & adjust tyre pressures
Vehicle Log Book/Ownership Certificate
Vehicle Insurance Certificate
Green Card
Driving Licence(s)
Headlamp Beam Converters (Halfords)
GB Plate
Breakdown Insurance Documents
MOT Certificate (valid for entire trip)
Car Ferry Tickets
Change for Tolls
Spare set of vehicle keys
Spare battery for remote alarm
Spare Bulb Kit
Warning Triangle (Compulsory in Switzerland)
Snow Chains (Compulsory for access at times)
Torch, Blanket, Spade and thermos of hot drink (In poor conditions)
First Aid Kit
Written approval from owner if leased/company car

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