what do you take on a skiing holiday?

[amonty1144]

My son who is 5 , has been asked to go on a skiing holiday. I've never been, so what do I need to buy him for his trip.
He's going to France in March.
Thanks

[dot.hawkes]

Are you going with him?

[sense4all]

A good travel insurance policy! Check out the end of season ski wear sales now or ask friends to clear out closets( I have kids ski wear that cost a lot, so donate to other kids, sometimes we get stuff too from the 'last season brigade' ) Good quality polarised goggles to avoid glare will make his holiday better. Sun cream, and sunblock for his nose. Proper thick ski socks ( or wooly - that's important wool ones - hiking socks, on offer soon.) Good skiing gloves make all the difference too, they have traction to avoid poles slipping, thin high quality insulation.

[amonty1144]

No dot, I'm not going

[Hawkwalk]

March can be warm and sunny. I went this year and it was 19 degrees every day. You need to be prepared because it can be cold so I would include thermal underwear just in case. Good all in one ski suits are great for kids as the snow cant get inside them.

This site is good. I have used them before and the quality is ok.

http://www.skimarket.co.uk/

[dot.hawkes]

I don't think the airlone will let him travel on his own even to france. : (