What to Wear on Your Ski Holiday

What should I wear when skiing?

When planning your holiday to the mountains with Ski Verbier Exclusive, you might wonder what you need to pack for your ski holiday. With years of experience in the industry and hundreds of hours of skiing experience across our team, we’ve pulled together our top tips to ensure you have everything you need for your time in Verbier.

In addition to general daily wear for relaxing in your Ski Verbier Exclusive chalet and evening outfits, you’ll need to pack your kit for the slopes. The weather in the mountains can change relatively quickly, going from a cold, snowy morning to a beautiful, sunny afternoon on the slopes. With that in mind, layers that can be easily removed to let you cool down or help you warm up are essential. Read our checklist below to make sure you have everything you’ll need for your ski trip:

• Good-quality base layers made from natural materials such as merino wool are perfect for properly regulating body temperature.

• Fleece or wool jumpers to give you an extra layer for those cooler days

• Waterproof, breathable ski pants

• Ski gloves or mittens. You may also want thin gloves or liners for very cold days or substitute your thicker gloves for Spring skiing.

• Goggles with both a high- and low-light lens so you can see where you’re going, whether it a blue bird or snowy powder day

• Buff or balaclava to keep your face warm and protected from the wind when high up on the chair lifts

• Ski socks, natural fabrics, will help keep your feet cool and dry.

• Sunglasses for those mountain lunch stops.

• Beanie/warm hat to hide helmet hair when stopping for lunch or apres drinks!

• Ski helmets are an essential item we recommend; and that they are no older than five years old.

• Ski/Snowboard boots (unless you plan to hire these- your Ski Verbier Exclusive Concierge Manager can arrange this for you)

• Any required protective gear, perhaps wrist guards or back protection, if you’re learning to snowboard

• Avalanche safety gear such as a transceiver, beacon, shovel, probe and backpack if you’ll be taking advantage of Verbier’s exceptional off-piste, such as Bruson’s famous tree runs

• A ski jacket, one with underarm zips, will help regulate your temperature

When exploring what the full four valleys offer, you can end up quite far from your SVE chalet, so we’ve compiled a list of our essentials for your big ski days.

• Lift pass - if you take nothing else, make sure you take your lift pass!

• Water to keep you hydrated

• Snacks, as skiing can use up a lot of energy, especially if you are a novice

• Charged phone and maybe a power bank if you’re planning to head straight to one of the legendary apres bars in the resort, followed by dinner in Verbier town

• The Ski Verbier Exclusive app has everything you need, including the 4 valleys piste map, information on mountain and in-resort restaurants, as well as apres-ski venues, weather conditions, webcams, lift status and emergency numbers.

• SPF sun cream and SPF lip balm, both the Alpine sun and wind, are very strong.

• Hand/foot warmers, in case of very cold weather

• A backpack to put it all in!

Ski Gear Clothing Rental

When you ski only for one or two weeks a year, ski wear is often left in your wardrobe for months on end, and it becomes a costly endeavour for ever-growing children. We work with Cirkel Supply, which is the perfect option if you have never skied before, are an eco-conscious mountain adventurer, or just like to travel light.

We started working with Cirkel Supply in season 22/23 and received amazing feedback, so we would like to spread the news to our other guests! They answered a few of our questions to give us insight into their outstanding service.

What is Cirkel Supply, and what do you offer?

At Cirkel Supply Co., we specialise in skiwear rental, helping skiers & snowboarders reduce the impact of the sports by renting – instead of buying – clothing they don’t use often. We rent outerwear (jackets & pants), mid-layers, and gloves for the whole family. We have products to keep everyone cosy and warm, from little babies to kids and adults.

You can view and rent the premium brands that we work with on our website. We work with premium brands that are responsible producers, including:

• Patagonia (for kids, babies & adults)

• Namuk (for babies, toddlers & kids)

• Houdini (for adults)

• Mammut (for adults)

• Picture (for kids & adults)

• Ortovox (for adults

• Hestra Gloves (for kids & adults)

How does your service work with Ski Verbier Exclusive?

We make premium rental affordable and ultimately convenient. You can browse Cirkel’s website like a regular online store, choose your outfit, select your rental dates, and tell us where you’re staying. We will coordinate with the SVE resort team and ensure your rental order is ready and waiting at your chalet when you arrive. At the end of your stay, leave the goods behind, and we will pick up the rental items and get them professionally cleaned and ready for their next adventure.

Why should our guests hire ski clothes? 

If you ski or snowboard for just a week or so each winter, renting makes much more sense – both for your pocket and the planet. A business model life cycle assessment estimates that Cirkel’s rental model emits 76% less CO2 than a linear sales equivalent.

If sustainability isn’t enough to convince you, perhaps it’s to keep your quickly-growing kids warm & dry on the mountain without buying them new outfits each winter. Or if you’re travelling long-haul, this will help you reduce your luggage.

How do our guests know what size to order? Can you assist with choosing a size?

Like most clothing brands, our brands vary slightly in how sizing corresponds to the measurements of the garments. We have broken this down into a comprehensive size guide, which you can check out on our website. If you’re still unsure, the friendly Cirkel customer support team can assist you with finding the perfect fit for you and your family. For sizing advice and customer support, call us within business hours or drop us a line on our contact page.

What if one of our guests accidentally orders the wrong size?

That’s easy to fix quickly because our warehouse is located in Verbier! Instead of releasing a flare or emergency carrier pigeon, call us so we can action a size swap as soon as possible.

There can be a lot to remember, especially if you have children with an early ski school or you have booked a mountain guide for the first lifts. Rest assured that your Ski Verbier Exclusive Chalet Host will be on hand to remind you of all of the essentials for your day. Additionally, our chalets have a helpful checklist in the boot room so that you can make sure you have everything you need for your day on the slopes. Happy skiing!