WWMM do? (business travel related)

[audette]

Go skiing. Totally worth bringing the checked bag.

You might be tired, and might not get a whole day in, but think about the experience of getting to go skiing on another continent.

(I say this as someone who regularly goes to Frankfurt for work, so I'm familiar with the jetlag and work hours craziness...)

[kwynn]

When you say bring boots, are you going to bring your own ski boots? Or just snow boots and rent skis and boots?

I'm a notoriously light packer. I'd just roll up my snow pants and jacket as much as possible, no boots, just wear sneakers or even flats into the rental office. And rent skis and boots.

[kwynn]

If I couldn't rent the stuff, I probably wouldn't go---I just don't like lugging a lot of stuff on a trip when I'm by myself.

(I roll up with 2 pairs of underwear and a blouse inside my work gear bag, so I'm the last one to ask about stuff like that!)

[audette]

I normally check bags for work travel. It just makes my life easier, because I don't have to haul crap thru airports and security over and over again (for reference, this trip has 3 flights, and 4 security checkpoints).

Think about the decision this way. A month from now, looking back at this trip, will you regret not going skiing? Would you regret going skiing? This idea sounds dumb and obvious, but it's helped me figure my way thru decisions like this...

[Deleted]

Gofor the skiing! Have fun.

[casmgn]

I would be checking a bag for a trip that log anyway. It sounds like but for the checked bag, you really want to go so I think you should!

Make sure you drink a mas beer while in Munich!!

[hurricanedrunk]

I would go skiing. Sounds like a lot of fun!

[lime]

Definitely go skiing. By then, your jet lag will be gone and you'll have a great time. Plus, good photo ops.

[aurora]

If the big deal is the checked bag on an international flight (where it's usually free), I wouldn't let that stop me from skiing. Definitely bring your own boots since you'll be much happier with comfortable feet.

[ddi741]

Will you get to see your friends another time during the week? Do you get to Munich often to see them?
Can they join you on the ski trip. I guess if I had friends in another country that I don't get to see I would want to see them over skiing but if you can do both that would be great.

[goaskalice]

Go skiing! I wouldn't mind checking a bag for that experience.