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Winter Packing List

Provided Equipment:

Standard courses:

  • Skis/Snowboard appropriate for your level & course
  • Ski/Snowboard boots
  • Ski Poles

Off piste & touring courses:

  • Transceiver, shovel & probe are provided (batteries not included – available from reception). Bring a backpack (20l- 30l) to put it in - some centres will have these available, if you don't have one.

  • Sleeping bag for any overnight stays in mountain huts (if specified in course description), sleeping bag liner required 

Clothing & Kit required

Ski/snowboard clothing:

  • Base layers – long thermal underwear or sports leggings & top
  • Mid layer – thin fleece, sports hoodie or insulated jacked
  • Waterproof outer ski jacket
  • Salopettes/waterproof outer ski trousers
  • Warm & waterproof ski gloves
  • Ski socks
  • Ski goggles
  • Warm hat/beanie
  • Helmet (not required, personal preference – can be rented in resort)
  • Small backpack (useful for carrying picnic lunch, water bottle & snacks)

​Need to rent ski clothing? Ski Smart rent top of the range outer clothing.

Personal clothing:

  • Warm casual clothing for evenings
  • Comfortable and warm outdoor shoes or snow boots with good grips
  • Comfortable indoor shoes for wearing around the centre

Other essentials

  • Towel (bedding is provided but towels are not provided)
  • French plug adapter for your phone & laptop charger
  • Sunscreen
  • Travel Insurance & EHIC card
  • Passport
  • Ear plugs (useful for a shared dorm)
  • Padlock for room locker
  • Water bottle – for the mountain and in your room
  • Mobile phone & charger (check it works while abroad)
  • UCPA security deposit – 100 euros/£80 by card or cash
  • Debit/credit card – in case of emergency
  • Toiletries & hairdryer

Several weeks before travel you will be sent an email with information you may require for your holiday including packing list, travel arrangements and the UCPA address. Please read this information carefully. If you don't receive the Holiday Details email contact us. Remember if you are arriving after 8pm you should contact the UCPA centre in advance to arrange access to the centre and room keys. This information is covered in the Holiday Details email. 

 

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Testimonials

  • What I hadn’t realised from my internet research was how brilliant the non-skiing experience in the UCPA centre itself would be – and that was what really made the holiday for me...
    Oliver P
  • Most centers are “ski-in” and the nearest lift is only 100m away. They are almost all in a town centre for easy drinking access. Some are further out but cheaper as a result.
    Anna R
  • I can whole heartedly recommend UCPA to anyone, experienced riders or total novices alike will absolutely love it.
    Richard J
  • The instructors always push you to go that extra mile – I even managed to go down the mountain backwards last time! – but are totally cool when you’ve had enough and that vin chaud is calling your name. 
    Amelia S
  • No matter how hard you try, when you book everything separately (especially with the Euro and price of food at the moment), you will never beat UCPA.
    Anna R
  • A la Carte week - Lessons were good. I went to a few that I thought would benefit me, off-piste and freestyle. The instructors spoke decent enough English and you really learnt as much as you wanted to.
    Ron H
  • There is always a range of ages, nationalities, mixtures of solo travellers, couples, groups etc. We have booked as a group of 6, a group of 36 (no joke) and even just me and my boyfriend – it works for all.
    Anna R
  • It’s not just a ski trip, it’s a chance to experience another way of life. I can drink coffee by the bowlful, which feels SO right, practise my rusty French as much I like and eat great food.
    Matt J