Sports Basement's Snow Trip Essentials

Heading up to Tahoe or your local resort? Well we're pretty excited for you (and a little jealous) so we put together a list of theĀ gear you'll wish you remembered, so you canĀ spend less timeĀ on preparation and more time enjoying all that pow.
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THE ESSENTIALS
Winter weather is never predictable so it's important to be safe and prepared. Besides tire chains, Caltrans recommends you stock your car with the items below:
ā Snow brush & ice scraper - keep your windows clear of snow so you can see it all
ā Shovel - a lifesaver for when your car gets snowed-in
āĀ Blankets & extra clothing - stay comfortable with warm blankets and your favorite hoodie
ā Gloves - especially helpfulĀ for when you'reĀ installing chains
ā Water & snacks - great to have if you're snowed-in,Ā even better to have if you're not
ā Flashlight - don't forget the batteries!
ā First aid kit - always a necessity,Ā whetherĀ you're snow-bound or not
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THE FUN STUFF
Here at Sports Basement, we also recommend playing in the snow, a lot. So here's a list of the all gear that'll help you make the most out of those snow days (and keep you comfortable while you're at):
ā Sleds & saucers
ā Snowball makers
ā Snow boots
ā Warmers (for your hands & toes)
āĀ Insulated bottles (maybe for some special libations...)
āĀ Winter headwear & scarvesĀ 
ā Sunglasses