Rollaboard Travel - Tips on Traveling Light

By: Alexine

If you plan on taking a little winter getaway with your family or significant other this year you may want to make sure you pack according to your itinerary. For the most part you will be spending time keeping warm or playing in the snow. Here is a packing list of essentials you won’t want to leave behind.

Warm Jacket

There is nothing more important than having a nice warm winter coat in the cold weather. Making sure you have a great layer system jacket or down jacket will allow more options when it comes to winter activities. You can use one of these jackets to ski, snowboard, snowmobile or take a romantic walk in the woods.

Scarf

Whether you are crafty or not having a really nice scarf can make even the coldest days feel warm and toasty. If you have the patients to knit your own scarf then take the time to pick out some fun yarn and knit one for your trip. On the other hand you can find really nice scarves at department stores that will be wonderful as well.

Mittens

Mittens win over gloves when it comes to keeping your hands warm. Mittens keep all your fingers together with the exception of your thumb for gripping. Having the four fingers together helps keep them much warmer. Also if you plan to do winter sports it is nice to have a pair of mittens with waterproof coating.

Hat

Packing a nice warm hat that covers your ears is very important. While earmuffs are great for saving your hairdo they are not so good at keeping your head warm. Make sure you pack a hat even if your jacket has a hood.

Long Underwear

Whether you wear a layer under your clothes or ski gear long underwear come in handy for the cold weather. Make sure you have a couple of pairs in case you sweat a lot while participating in outdoor activities. Then you can wash one pair and wear the other the next day while they dry.

Snow Pants

No matter what you do outside in the snow it is important to have a nice pair of snow pants. They keep you warm and block your legs from getting frost bit in the wind. It is nice to have a good pair of snow pants for any level of activity in the snow.

Wool Socks

There is nothing more comfortable than a gorgeous pair of wool socks in the ice cold winter weather. If you knit then it is wonderful to show them off when skiing or hanging out by the fire at the lodge. On the other hand, if you do not knit then you can find some really nice wool socks at boutique stores.

Boots

While designer frilly boots are great to coordinate with your outfits, a good sturdy pair of outdoor winter boots is important to have for your getaway. Not only are the rated for negative degree weather but they also are easier to keep clean and you do not have to worry about getting them wet or salty.

Bathing Suit

After long days beating yourself up in the cold weather it is nice to have a bathing suit along for the hot tub. Most hotels have either an indoor or outdoor hot tub to help relax your muscles and enjoy a romantic moment.

Flannel Pajamas

Once you have spent the evening relaxing in the hot tub and shower off it is nice to slip into something comfortable. Flannel pajamas are the perfect choice and if you feel like being nice bring a pair along for your sweetie as he is sure to appreciate the comfort.

Pack Your Clothes

In addition to packing all of the necessities above you will want to bring some cute warm outfits along for the dinners out and site seeing or shopping sprees. Heading to ski country does not always mean you have to be outside in the cold so do not forget some cute clothes.

Have fun on your winter getaway and remember to have lots of fun and take pictures for memories.