A checklist for your snowboarding trip Some Grays on Trays travel with a lot of stuff. Others don't. Your needs travel depending on whether you're making a trip of one day or several days, whether you're driving or flying, whether you're traveling alone or with others, and many other factors. If you find a checklist useful in getting ready--and some people do--here's something that you can use as a building block. Adjust as desired. The obvious Snowboard(s) with bindings Boots Tools Screwdrivers / other tools for adjusting bindings Small knife (for scraping ice off binding plate) Duct tape (you never know!) Neck and head Helmet Balaclava or ski mask Sunscreen Ear muffs, headband, or hat (including beanie) Goggles (optional: replacement lenses) or sunglasses Arms and Hands Gloves or mittens for use while riding Extra set of gloves or mittens for driving (if your riding gloves get wet) Wrist guards or gloves with built-in guards Leather palm covers for using rope tows Hand warmers Elbow pads Feet and legs Boots Boot /glove dryer Toe warmer Socks Knee pads Impact shorts Shin guards Parking Lot Essentials Cardboard sheet for standing on while changing Folding table to sit in while changing into or out of boots Tailgating supplies: food, drink, etc. Clothing Snow pants Snow jacket Fleece / shirt Base layer / thermal underwear For your car A lot of riders get to the mountain by car. Here are some things that might be useful for the trip. Flashlight Snow shovel Blanket Other MP3 player, CDs, tapes Tire chains Map or gazetteer Snacks for the car and mountain On-mountain and in-travel beverages Season pass Wallet Talk about it Looking on a recommendation for something used in snowboarding? Stop by the GraysOnTrays discussion board Return to the home page.