tips for mountain living in the winter (Silverthorne, Frisco: outlet mall, moving to)

[yahtn]

Hi all, I'm moving to Frisco full time at the end of the month, and was hoping for a little advice. I've lived in areas with snow before, but nothing like I'm about to experience. Are there any "tricks of the trade" to everyday living during the winter months? For example, are some clothing options better than others? Should I invest in a pair of boots? etc. I'm looking forward to this adventure, and would really appreciate some help from the locals to make the transition as easy as possilbe.

[Fuzz]

Clothing: layers (use wicking material as base layer for outdoor physical activities).
Boots: yes, waterproof + good soles.
Warm hat: must

[yahtn]

thanks for info. odd addition to the question. I will need to wear a suit to work everyday. Any suggestions on how to accomplish this feet without showing up either a wet snowy, or wrinkly mess??

[vfrpilot]

Any suggestions on how to accomplish this feet without showing up either a wet snowy, or wrinkly mess??

Depends if your dogsled has good fenders

[Neditate]

Gloves! If your car isn't parked in a garage you'll need warm gloves or your hands will freeze to the steering wheel. Leather is good if they have Thinsulate lining or something similar. You'll need boots. You can probably find everything you need in the way of clothing at the outlet mall in Silverthorne.
Don't know where you are moving from, but you will want a humidifier during the winter months. The air is already dry up there but once the furnace is running it's even drier. I'd suggest saline nasal spray for when your nose dries up. Keep Chapstick (or as we call it "lip stuff") in every pocket. You will use it often. Drink lots of water.
What are you driving? I'd also suggest putting snow tires on your vehicle.
That's all I can think of right now. Hope you enjoy living in Frisco. We spend lots of time there during ski season. Nice little town.

[sterlinggirl]

A long wool overcoat will help to protect your suit.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by Neditate

Gloves!

If your hands get cold easily, you can get hand-warmers at the grocery stores or sport stores (look for the bulk packets). Will keep your hands toasty for up to 6-8 hours.

you will want a humidifier during the winter months.

Not necessarily. While the air is definitely drier, there's nothing to say that you will absolutely need one. Some people use them, some don't (we don't for instance).

I'd also suggest putting snow tires on your vehicle.

+1,000. Go to Big-O Tires in Frisco (they can get them off TireRack as well).

[Dreaming of Hawaii]

I second the suggestion for a humidifier. We use one year round because it is so dry here, but especially in the winter.

OP, you should put the following in your car because you may actually get stuck in the snow: warm blankets, extra gloves, food (granola bars, etc.), water, kitty litter (put under your tires for traction on ice), flashlight (check the batteries often). I also keep an extra coat in the car, because you never know when the weather will take a turn for the worse. What have I forgotten?

[jazzlover]

Originally Posted by Dreaming of Hawaii

I second the suggestion for a humidifier. We use one year round because it is so dry here, but especially in the winter.

OP, you should put the following in your car because you may actually get stuck in the snow: warm blankets, extra gloves, food (granola bars, etc.), water, kitty litter (put under your tires for traction on ice), flashlight (check the batteries often). I also keep an extra coat in the car, because you never know when the weather will take a turn for the worse. What have I forgotten?

http://www.city-data.com/forum/wyomi...-your-car.html

[yahtn]

thanks for the good ideas. I have a good pair of thinsulate leather gloves now, that are in my coat pocket at all times. I'm moving from Tulsa, but lived in Indianapolis for 6 years. been through several storms with 8-10 inches of snow, but nothing like I'm going to see this year. As far as tires go, I have a fairly new ford taurus with Goodyear Assurance Tripletred tires. A lot of people have told me those should be sufficient. what do you guys think?