Useful Snow Season Tips!

Before embarking on any journey, there are numerous factors to consider, particularly if you’re heading towards cold conditions such as the Snowy mountains! To help you make the most of your trip, we’ve compiled a list of things you should think about before hitting the slopes!

Starting off with the essentials:

• Book in advance – to avoid disappointment and wait times, consider booking your resort passes, accommodation, lift passes, and hiring items in advance.
• Snow Chains – ensure your prepared to hire snow chains, or have a set handy to be fitted to your wheels. (P.S Snow chains are designed for being used at low speeds, using snow chains at speeds above 30-40km/h may damage your tyre.)
• Skill Level Assessment: Be realistic about your skiing or snowboarding skills and choose slopes that match your ability level.
• Communication Plan: Keep your friends and family informed of your plans and check-in regularly.

Clothing tips:

• Gloves – having a good set of gloves to keep your hands toasty is an essential. (There are a wide range of gloves available, some include touchscreen, water-resistance, and windproof.)
• Neckband – a neckband will ensure that your neck is kept warm and cosy! Some can be pulled up over your nose and mouth to ensure the cold breeze won’t compromise any of your warmth.
• Sunglasses – even though you’re tackling the cold conditions, sun glare is still a thing!
• Boots – having a set of waterproof shoes that will keep your feet nice and dry, as well as warm is a great thing to consider! Especially if you plan to be out in the wet or snow for a long period.
• Light Layers – consider wearing light layers which are easy to slip off. As much as thick layers keep you warm, if you’re participating in a lot of activity, you can get quite warm from movement. Wearing light layers will allow you to take off as many as you need, when needed especially if you’re travelling in the car.
• Pack spares – carrying a backup set of spare clothes to change into later isn’t a bad idea, you may get sweaty during all your snow fun!

Before you arrive consider these:

• Spare Tyre and Jack – there is nothing worse than getting a puncture in the middle of your road trip – let alone find out you aren’t able to use your Spare Tyre or Jack. Before heading off, check that both your Jack and Tyre are in good condition, suitable to be used on the roads.
• Vehicle Batteries – check that your battery is in good condition, batteries are known to drain and fail in cold conditions.
• Test your heating and ventilation – ensure your heating and ventilation functions operate, so you can easily demist the front and rear windscreen but also keep everyone toasty in cold conditions! If you have Heat function in your vehicle side mirrors (or Clearview Towing Mirrors!), it demists and defogs glass on the mirror in frosty, icy weather, working off the same de-mist system as the vehicle. Frost and ice will melt away from glass when turned on!
• Diesel Vehicles – if you have a diesel vehicle, be aware that ordinary diesel can thicken in sub-zero temperatures and freeze.
• Vehicle Lights – check that all your lights are operating on your car, this includes headlights, taillights, indicators, and fog lights to ensure you can see whilst traveling on roads and so others can see you. – Avoid using your high beams.
• Clear Snow off your car – Ensure your car is fully clear of any snow or ice, including your roof, windscreen, windows and side mirrors before driving.

Other handy things

• Lip Balm – a great thing to carry in your pocket, nothing is worse than dry lips, or peeling lips!
• First Aid Kit – carrying a First Aid Kit is a handy thing to have, you never know when or where or who might need a band-aid, painkillers, or even antihistamines!
• Cutlery Set – a handy tool to carry if you’re planning to stop for meals along your road trip. The Cutlery Set contains 24 pieces and can be conveniently stowed.

Taking these precautions will help you enjoy a safe and memorable snowy getaway. Happy exploring!

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