Winter road trips tend to be more exciting than their warm-weather counterparts: you never know when you鈥檒l white-knuckle it through a big blizzard. At times like those, it helps to be prepared, which is where this list comes in.
Falken Espia EPZ聽II Winter Tires (Starting at $60 Per Tire)
Even if you own a four-wheel-drive vehicle, you should have a for driving in the snow. These are some of the best, thanks to the aggressive siping and special rubber that stays soft in the cold.
Maxtrax MKII ($300)
If your car gets stuck in the snow, . Place this pair of plastic boards with raised plastic teeth under your tires and drive forward slowly, repeating the process until you鈥檙e off the icy patch or out of the snowbank.
G3 Avitech Shovel ($70)
If you backcountry ski, you should already have a sturdy, telescoping aluminum shovel like the from G3. When you鈥檙e not skiing, it should live in your car with a set of Maxtrax (above) for the simplest way to extricate your vehicle when you get stuck in the snow. I used this shovel last week to help dig a buddy out of a three-foot snowdrift.
Rumpl Down Puffy Blanket ($200)
If you get stuck and need to wait for rescue, stay warm with this plush 600-fill . Or bring it into the place where you鈥檙e staying and use it while cozying up by the fire.
MSR Revo Explore Snowshoes ($200)
Just because it鈥檚 snowy doesn鈥檛 mean you can鈥檛 get out of your car and explore. Wherever you go, find some local trails and take a walk. You鈥檒l likely have the trail to yourself, and the cold weather makes a post-walk hot chocolate taste amazing. I like the聽聽because the hearty injection-molded plastic deck can take a beating, and the no-pinch binding is comfortable for long hikes.
Local Hot Springs Guide ($15)
Have you ever seen those photos of ? They have the right idea. Most bookstores carry guides to the local hot pools. I suggest finding a spring that鈥檚 off the road so you can use your snowshoes and get away from the crowds. The hot water also feels best after a cold hike.
Skratch Labs Apples and Cinnamon Exercise Hydration Mix ($20)
Hot hydration mix? Yeah, it鈥檚 actually delicious. Pack a Sumo, heat up some water, and then add this tasty mix with a nip of your favorite whiskey. I like to drink this out of a because the double-wall vacuum-insulated construction keeps everything hot.
Tepui Autana Sky Rooftop Tent ($1,800)
Want to score freshies at whatever resort you鈥檙e visiting? Sleep in the parking lot. sets up in minutes and shrugs off snow. It鈥檚 also supercomfortable, thanks to a built-in three-inch foam mattress. To make sure you stay warm, bring along a zero-degree sleeping bag like the .
Spotify Premium Subscription ($10 Per Month)
A well-curated driving playlist is just as important in December as it is in July. The premium account lets you download songs onto your phone for offline listening. If you needs suggestions, check out the 国产吃瓜黑料 staff鈥檚 ski hill playlist.