VBT's Included Ski Equipment

Everything you need to travel carefree—and light!

VBT provides you with a complete ski package that includes all the essential gear you need— top-quality skis (in three different styles), boots, and poles. We also provide trail maps, snacks, and water bottles. So you can leave your ski equipment home and save yourself the hassle of transporting it. Of course, if you prefer to bring your own gear, or just your boots, go right ahead! Our skis fit both Salomon and NNN binding systems.

We'll help you choose the skis that are right for you

When you reserve, your VBT Tour Consultant will ask your height, weight, and shoe size so we can be sure to have your preferred skis on hand. Once you arrive your Trip Leaders will accompany you to our rental shop, where technicians will do a fitting and make any adjustments. Boots and poles will be fit to your size and height, making your ski experience as comfortable as possible.

High quality skis for all levels of proficiency

Waxless classic skis	Waxable classic skis	Skate skis
The skiing equivalent to the hybrid bike, waxless classic skis are great for skiing in the tracks. Waxless classic skis, also known as "fish-scales" because of the ridges on the bottom of the ski for traction, are often slower than traditional waxable classic skis, and are great for beginners. The skis are also slightly wider to offer better balance.	Waxable classic skis offer a slightly faster alternative to waxless classic skis. The skis perform best in the parallel ski tracks on the trail. Your VBT Trip Leaders will offer some basic classic kick wax support for classic skis.	Skating is quickly becoming the most popular style of cross country skiing, due to it being slightly faster than skiing with classic skis. Skating is recommended for skiers with good balance who are comfortable going downhill on their skis. Skate skis are the road bike equivalent of cross country skis.

Support on the trail

Your VBT Trip Leaders will review the day's activities before you hit the trails, and local ski instructors will provide a brief ski clinic at the beginning of your stay. Then you're off! You'll be responsible for carrying your own equipment to and from the trailheads, which are mostly within walking distance of our hotels. Otherwise, we include transfers to the trail via local ski bus, taxi, or van. (Due to the terrain we are not able to provide support vans along the ski trail.) You'll ski at your own pace on the route of your choosing, with two VBT Trip Leaders circling the trails to offer guidance, hand out snacks, and point out interesting sights. The group gathers at trailside restaurants or huts, where a refreshing drink or warm treat awaits. Many of our destinations also offer prepared snow-walking trails to explore in boots or shoes. Trail passes are included in your vacation package.