Go Momo:

Go Momo:
I started thinking
about what I should pack for our get away.
My six years old and I are heading north to ski for a few days. It is a short trip and I don’t want to over
pack but, there is a lot to bring. I’m
going to keep our baggage to a minimum of a duffel, a hand bag, my son’s back
pack and a cooler.
We’ll wear our
ski jackets, but need to pack the rest of the uniform, i.e., plenty of warm
socks, two pair of gloves, two hats, goggles, neck warmer, and one or even two
pair of ski pants each, plus thermals. Thinking about fun off the ski lifts, we
will need swim suits, slip on shoes, sweat s, I use the condo’s towels for the
hot tub and pool. For the evening an
extra pair of jeans or cargos, sweaters, boots, and of course don’t forget the underwear
and PJ's. I like to bring my own bath towels for after showering, but again, they
should be supplied. If you are there for
an extended vacation, a laundry facility will be nearby; it’s likely that you
will be able to buy soap, dryer sheets etc… there.
The cooler will
be loaded with basics. Coffee, milk, juice, lunchmeat, bread, fruit, power
bars, and a movie snack like popcorn and hot chocolate packets. I like to bring Progresso soups; they are
better for you than most canned soup and have easy peel back lids. If possible, I will bring a prepared meal like
veggie lasagna that I can pop into the oven or microwave. Most of the time when renting a place with a
kitchen, some of the basics are there like, sugar packets or sweetener, coffee
filters and stirrers, cups, bowls, plates, utensils, pots and pans. But keep it
simple, the kitchen will be far from gourmet. A new sponge, dish soap, and paper towels should
be supplied. If not, there is always a
convenience store in or near the resort.
My hand bag will
have our toiletry supplies, plus. My toiletry
bag is easy; I usually have it stocked and ready to go, it includes a travel blow-dryer-
an essential, something I don’t like to chance going without. I also
made my son a grab and go toiletry bag which has the standard 3 oz bottles for
his shampoo, bath gel, and body lotion. Tooth
paste and extra tooth brush and his dino dental floss and hair brush. It is a good idea to restock the toiletries
when returning from a trip, so the next time you can grab and go without
thinking about it. I’m also bringing for
our pockets, tissue, and hand sanitizer wipes, and lip balm.
The final bag is
my son’s backpack. I’ll have him grab a
book, a toy of his choice, and an electronic like his DS to eat up some of the
drive time. I like to throw in DVD or
two for the evenings and leave the iPods, iPads, at home for now. Although we’re together on the trails, we
bring our walkie talkies just for fun.
We own our boots,
but rent the skis. If we become ski bums,
then we’ll buy, but for now the rentals are just fine. One last tip for beginner to intermediate skiers,
I don’t know what the pros say about using ski trainers, but I bought one last
year and found it to be invaluable when in a pinch , luckybums.com. We used it on those
sometimes unavoidable trails that were beyond his skills. Because it fits as a harness and has a back
pack to tuck the straps away when not in use, it is easy, convenient, and a
piece of mind. Have fun, stay warm, and
GoMoMo!