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Skiing and snowboarding are perfect ways for everyone to get out in the fresh air, learn new skills, stay healthy, and make memories that can last a lifetime. Plus, it’s just fun! An exciting change from the daily routine. It puts you outside where you can enjoy nature and the winter landscape.  A beginner can enjoy skiing right from the start, experiencing the same challenges and rewards as the accomplished skier.

Did you know that most skiers or snowboarders began skiing before the age of seventeen and start through a beginner package or school skiing program?  Many states in the USA and local ski areas have kids and beginner packages for you.

Whether this is your first trip or your hundredth trip, it’s always helpful to have a rundown of what items you may want to pack so you can feel like a VIP at any ski area. Bookmark this page, because you'll want to refer back to it to make sure you've thought of everything you might want to bring. We even have trip-specific resources at the end.  Been asking yourself What to pack? what should you prepare before you travel?  Follow these quick steps, and get a printable packing list, travel tips, information, and things to do before your trip:

http://learntoskiandsnowboard.org/vip/index.php/trip-planner