A few years back, my family and I had our first experience with any type of snow sport. Let's just say that our first attempt was nothing short of a packing FAIL. We found out the hard way that you can't just throw on your Winter coat, slap on snow boots, and then go tumbling down a snowy mountain. But, no worries, I got you.
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Ten necessities to pack for a snowtubing trip.
Since this was a new term for me, let me explain what they are. Thermal underwear are basically tight fitting clothes that are meant to hold body heat in and absorb any potential sweat. They are underwear and not meant to be worn in public. I'm looking at you, hubby! To be extra clear, it goes panties, thermal underwear, clothes, and then coat.
This is one thing that every packing list I downloaded from the internet missed and it's the one thing I regretted not having the most. In all seriousness, I thought I was going to lose a toe from not being prepared with the right socks. Before doing any Winter sports, invest in a really good pair of wool socks and then double them up in your boots.
3. Waterproof and Insulated Ski Coat
While we all had sufficient Winter coats, my two year old son did not. We got him a ski coat that was waterproof, had attached waterproof mittens, was insulated, and came with a special hood that extended down the face. It was absolutely PERFECT for him since he loves pulling off pieces of clothing at random moments.
The cold, blowing air on top of the mountain did such a number to our skin that I can't even describe it to you. My daughter's nose was chapped, my son's cheeks got windburn, and my hands were cracking. A good moisturizer would have solved this problem, but we had none. I highly recommend packing a heavy duty moisturizer because dry skin is almost guaranteed.
At first I was hesitant to pack these for the kiddies since I was afraid that they wouldn't be able to breathe properly with them on. After shopping around, my fears went away when I realized that there's a whole market of them geared towards younger children and toddlers. These facemasks are a hat, mask, and scarf combo. They're made of fleece, are comfortable, stay in place, and make you look like an animal! My daughter used the cat one and my son used the tiger one. Most importantly, neither tried to take it off.
6. Snow Pants
It's very important that everyone packs a pair of quality snow pants. That means they should be waterproof, insulated, and versatile. We opted for the ones that looked like overalls that way they're guaranteed to stay on and to fit because they're adjustable.
7. Waterproof Gloves
While you may not plan to touch the snow, you will be involuntarily. That's why it's so important to keep those fingers warm and DRY. Waterproof gloves are the only way to do that.
8. Ski Goggles
None of us thought to pack this essential item for our snowtubing trip. Luckily, you don't have to really see when snowtubing so it wasn't that serious. If we were doing other snow sports, it would have ruined the entire trip. Next time, we will definitely be packing these.
Your body will be covered with snow gear from head to toe, which means those eye lashes will be on full display. To keep them curled and fabulous, I made sure to pack this waterproof mascara. Alright, so it isn't essential, but still...
10. Heavy Duty Snow Boots
As a quick back story, I went snowtubing with my very pretty pair of Coach snow boots packed in a suitcase. They do well in the little snow flurries we get here, but let's just say they were not made for a snowy mountain. When doing snow sports, I highly recommend getting a heavy duty pair of snow boots. My toes got cold, lost feeling, then tingled, and then literally burned all before they went back to normal. This could have been avoided if I just prioritized efficiency over style. To be clear, snow boots are is a packing MUST. Be sure to get a pair of snow boots that are meant for long term use in extreme conditions.
- R&W
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