Your Mountain Trip Starts Here

1. Trip Essentials

Everything to confirm before departure

  • Final itinerary

  • Flight confirmations (winter travel timing tips)

  • Passport requirements for Canada, Switzerland, France & Chile

  • Travel insurance reminders

  • Weather & snow conditions resources

2. Epic Pass & Ikon Pass Setup — Priority Item

Make sure you’re ready BEFORE arrival

  • Create your Epic Pass account + verify profile

  • Create your Ikon Pass account + verify profile

  • Ensure your passes have arrived in the mail

  • What to do if your pass has not arrived (resort pick-up instructions)

  • Link family members to your accounts

  • Add saved credit card for on-mountain purchases (Epic)

3. Airport Transportation

  • Private airport shuttles

  • Shared shuttle options

  • Rental car guidance (4x4, winter tires, chains, road restrictions)

  • Best travel windows for traffic & storms

  • International arrival notes (Zürich, Geneva, Santiago, Vancouver)

4. Ski Clothing & Gear Rentals

Be slope-ready on day one

5. Ski Rentals & Ski School

  • Reserve ski school early (holiday weeks sell out)

  • Private lessons vs. group lessons

  • Teen + child programs

  • Adaptive ski programs

  • Mountain guide options (Snowmass, Aspen, Europe and More)

6. Grocery Delivery Services

Arrive to a stocked kitchen

  • Colorado: Aspen, Snowmass, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge

  • Utah: Park City, Deer Valley, Canyons

  • Wyoming: Jackson

  • Canada: Whistler, Banff area

  • Europe: Grindelwald, Zermatt, Chamonix (market delivery partners)

7. Dining Reservations

Book early — especially holiday weeks!

  • Hotspots + high-demand restaurants in every destination

  • Family-friendly restaurants

  • On-mountain dining (Cloud Nine, Alpino Vino, Game Creek, etc.)

  • Après-ski recommendations

  • European specialties (fondue, raclette, mountain huts)

8. Winter Activities & Adventures

Must-do experiences for families

  • Tubing hill reservations

  • Dog sledding (Colorado, Wyoming, Canada)

  • Snowmobiling (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Whistler)

  • Ice skating (free + paid rinks)

  • Sleigh rides

  • Hot springs (Banff, Whistler, Colorado, Chile)

  • Snowshoeing & cross-country skiing

  • Kids’ adventure zones

10. Packing Checklist

The essentials for a successful ski trip

  • Chargers & adapters

  • AirTags

  • Medications

  • Noise Cancelling Headphones

  • Hydration & sunscreen

  • Travel documents

  • Technical layers (base, mid, outer)

  • Socks, gloves, hand warmers

  • Charging cables + travel adapters

  • AirTags for gear

  • Hydration + sun protection

  • International travel essentials

FINAL PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST

  • Confirm Epic & Ikon Pass setup

  • Confirm rentals, lessons, activities

  • Confirm dining reservations

  • Screenshot all confirmation barcodes

  • Check weather + road conditions

  • Pack passports

  • Hydrate / altitude reminder


You’re ready for the mountains. Have an amazing trip!