To Do:

  1. Stop Mail
  2. Stop Paper
  3. Unplug Computers, Electronics
  4. Arrange to care for animals

Bring:

  1. Games, cards, good books or tapes
  2. Music CDs in travel case
  3. Ice chest
  4. Flat bags for extras (like souvenirs)
  5. Ziplocks-small and large
  6. String bags for wet clothes
  7. Sunglass holders for eyeglasses while skiing or snowmobiling, etc.
  8. Kleenex
  9. Flashlight (Matches)

Clothing:

Main Suitcase:

  1. pairs of thermals
  2. pairs of jeans
  3. flannel shirts
  4. turtlenecks
  5. sweaters
  6. warm up suit
  7. pair of shorts
  8. long sleeve t-shirt
  9. pairs of underwear
  10. pairs of white socks
  11. coats – casual and dress
  12. pairs of gloves-ski and dress
  13. pair of wool socks
  14. pair of thermal liners
  15. turtlenecks
  16. ski suit, throat cover or ski mask, ski goggles
  17. scarves and earmuffs
  18. waist pouch to carry valuables
  19. pair of after-ski boots
  20. pairs of shoes – casual, sports, and dress
  21. pair of flip-flops
  22. shaving kit- hairbrush, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo
  23. make up bag with toiletries

Overnight Bag while traveling:

  1. pair of thermals
  2. pair of jeans
  3. flannel shirt
  4. bathing suit with cover up
  5. pair of shorts
  6. t-shirt
  7. pair of underwear
  8. pair of white socks

Winter car survival kit:

  1. jumper cables
  2. ice scraper
  3. flashlight
  4. blanket
  5. basic tools
  6. shovel/sack of gravel
  7. windshield solvent
  8. food & water
  9. tarp
  10. first aid kit

Automobile Check:

  1. Change oil, oil & air filter
  2. Check fluids or oil
    1. water (antifreeze 50/50)
    2. transmission fluid
    3. windshield solvent
  3. Check maintenance items
    1. spark plugs, battery
    2. belts and hoses
    3. wiper blades