Summer Pack List
The purpose of this page is to give you a list of items that a family may want to pack for an extended stay at a downhill bike resort in the Spring, Summer or Fall.
Often resorts are only open part of the week in the early spring and fall. Always check the resort’s website to get an idea of what is open. Weather in the mountains can change without warning so always check the weather and plan for sudden showers.
- Tooth brush
- Tooth paste
- Deodorant
- Medicine and toiletries
- Med kit including wound care essentials and OTC pain relief
- Muscle care product like Penetrex and patches such as Tiger Balm or some other product containing lidocaine. These products are handy for riders who come home with tight forearms and hands and/or muscle bruises that don’t involve any serious injury.
- Prescription Medicine
- Swim suits
- Sunglasses
- Towels
- Sweat shirt/jacket
- Undies
- Socks
- Day clothes
- Pjs
- Feminine hygiene (for the girls)
- Books
- Markers
- Sketch book
- Rain coat
- Rain boots (or shoes that can stand up to rain)
- Hiking boots (optional)
- Day pack
- Water bottle
- Lunch pack (if necessary for lessons)
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Paper towels
- Paper plates (optional)
- Pump hand soap (optional, but nice to have)
- Toilet paper
- Clorox wipes
- Spare laundry and dishwasher pods
- Garbage bags to bring home muddy clothes and gear
- Cash to tip instructors
- Info needed for lessons
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Pillows
- Blankets
- Bikes
- Riders’ essential Gear list
- Pet food, leash, toys and essentials
- Devices, cords, rechargeable batteries
- Small cooler (optional)
- Life vest if lake is present (optional)
- Spare tools for bikes, bike rack, car top carrier
- Lock and key(s) for bikes, bike rack, car top carrier
- Tire pump
- Essentials for cleaning and lubing bike
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