| I'm sure at one stage or another, every child dreams | | | | you have all items in secure luggage, I have visions of |
| of going to the snow. For a great portion, this does | | | | trying to stop my cereal from flying out of the bag |
| become a reality, but for many it remains a dream. | | | | when using the sled on our first trip to the snow! |
| If you are planning a day trip of family holiday to the | | | | Affordability will determine whether you bring all your |
| snow, have a think about what you need to do to | | | | own food or whether you decide to dine out at meal |
| make your trip run as efficiently as possible. | | | | times. You will learn very quickly that retail outlets on |
| When planning your trip, think about what you will be | | | | the mountains are more expensive than your usual |
| doing at the snow, do you want the kids to learn to | | | | outlets due to lack of competitors and availability. |
| ski or will tobogganing do the trick? | | | | Moving forward it's important to think about your |
| Are you going to purchase or borrow protective and | | | | kid's safety in the snow. Firstly you don't want them |
| safety gear for the kids, or will you hire this up at | | | | fall ill whilst away. Keep them warm, layering will |
| the slopes? Will they have the appropriate sizes | | | | ensure they remain warm, water proof clothing or ski |
| available at the mountains? | | | | clothing will prevent them from getting wet, and |
| It's important to first of all book your | | | | accessorize. |
| accommodation and work out your transportation. If | | | | A hat and gloves are essential items for everyone. |
| you are going to drive you will need to ensure you | | | | My favourite is a neck warmer, which is just like a |
| have access to chains for your car tires and make | | | | scarf that is sewn together at the ends. You just slip |
| sure your car is in good working order. Alternatively | | | | it over your head and you can cover your neck, right |
| most bus companies will run buses up to the | | | | up to your ears and even your nose when it starts |
| mountains regularly during the snow season. | | | | to get a bit frosty! |
| When booking your accommodation, be sure to find | | | | And it is encouraged to consider a helmet to protect |
| out if you need to bring your own bedding and / or | | | | your children's head. It's easy to fall at the snow and |
| towels. Will you need to bring cleaning products to | | | | as their skulls are so precious it's better to play it |
| clean the property at the end of your stay, or is it a | | | | safe. For more great tips and advice on heading to |
| serviced premises? | | | | the snow visit |
| Often you'll find that there is some distance between | | | | Finally fun is the order of the day when going to the |
| where you leave your car parked and where you | | | | snow, whether you place your kids in a ski lesson or |
| stay and transportation between the two may be by | | | | just stick to games and activities, there is something |
| foot or by sled. Either way you need to make sure | | | | for everyone. |