Any Tips For This Warm Weather Gal?
January 7, 2008 by Kailani
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This weekend I was on a layover in Seattle and almost froze to death!
Okay, maybe I’m being a little dramatic but it was in the lower 30s and raining. I had a long coat on but I was still painfully cold! Can you blame me? It’s in the upper 70s/lower 80s in Hawaii right now. Seriously! We actually took the girls to the beach today.
This made me wonder how in the world am I going to survive our family trip to Lake Tahoe in March? Believe it or not, I’ve never been in the snow before. We did go to Big Bear once but Girlie Girl got sick on the ride up and she and I ended up just hanging out in the restaurant. So really, as far as I’m concerned, it doesn’t count.
So, this is where you come in, my seasoned cold weather friends. Do you have any tips on what I should bring on this trip for me and the girls? What works in keeping you warm? What doesn’t? DH goes snowboarding every winter but he’s really no help when it comes to dressing a bunch of females. I’d really appreciate any advice I could get!
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long johns, ear covers, and snow pants for the kids. Yup that about covers it.
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I agree with the heavy socks, lip balm and good hat. Hat that covers your ears! Make sure the kids have covered ears because of infections. And you’ll still need your sunglasses because the light bounces off the snow and makes it brighter.
Search for Wigwam Husky Crew Sock for the heavy wool socks.
We went north in Dec. for 2 weeks and the kids played in only 1 inch of snow just so they could touch it.
Dress in this fashion in extreme cold; Undergarments, pantyhose (on both top and bottoms, cutting out the crotch and toes allow for wearing as a shirt, the groin hole is where the head is placed), nylon/spandex head coverings (like those found in the ethnic section of the hair section of the local big box store), thermal underwear, thin over clothes like turtleneck sweaters and slacks, then sweaters and sweat pants, and thin (dress) gloves, covered finally by thermal (folding, behind the head-worn) earmuffs, warm hats, water resistant coats, water resistant thermal gloves, and snow suits. In high winds or skiing conditions, add ski goggles and a neoprene facial mask.
If all this isn’t enough, get some hand warmer things and put one pair in your shoes/boots, one pair between the glove layers, and one pair in your innermost pants pockets to help preserve both core and extremity temperatures.
If you plan to go the chapstick-as-facial-protection route, grab yourself some Eucerin original lotion for any other exposed skin. It’s thick, but it is exactly what your skin needs for the weather.
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Sorry this is coming to you so late! Being hapa (you know what that means) and living in Seattle for many years this is what you will need for your little wahines:
Under Armour – I play soccer outdoors in Seattle all year round and any one who knows me knows, if I don’t have my under armour I’m not going outside. Best think ever! And, you should try their summer gear!
If you are going to take your girls in the snow, put plastic shopping bags under their socks. Trust me, if their feet get wet AND cold, they are toast.
I love leggings. I’m so glad they’re starting to come in to style. It gives me an excuse to wear a skirt in the winter.
Yeah, just wear layers and take lots of breaks for hot chocolate. California ski resorts aren’t as bad as some places though. You’ll be fine. Lake Taho ski resorts are beautiful and there are plenty of lodges to warm up in!
Go out and get yourself some Uggs. They are the best thing for cold weather, they can keep your feet warm in -30 degree weather! If the real Uggs aren’t in your budget, just look around from some knock offs, they are almost just as good!
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