The Night Before

When you get up in the morning you want everything to flow smoothly into the car and onto the mountain for your day of fun. Every ounce of advance preparation will help you enjoy your day at Mount Peter that much more. Here are a few “night before” ideas that will help…

Get to bed early. A day outdoors is tiring. A day outdoors in the winter is more tiring. A day outdoors skiing or snowboarding is even more tiring. In most cases, tired kids (and adults) have less patience so a good night’s rest is a good foundation for a day of winter-time fun. 

We like to set out the gear for each person in their own separate bag the night before. Items for the group go in a group bag. This way, you can look at each person’s gear bag to make sure they have all they need packed for the day. If each bag is packed and each bag is in the car then you know all the gear you need for the day is ready to go. 

If possible, we like to put gas in the car the night before so we don’t have to make a stop in the morning. Likewise, if you print driving directions, print your directions the night before (or earlier). Speaking of the car, make sure you are not overdressed for sitting in the car while driving to the mountain. You don’t want to be overheated or start the day with damp, sweaty garments. Some people we know even keep the heat in the car lower than normal to offset the warm clothing and idea that they will be outdoors all day (conversely, they crank it up for the ride home).

Charge or check the battery in all electronic devices you intend to bring (Yes, Mount Peter has wifi in the Main Lodge!). Also, look at the amount of memory you have for pictures and videos. It would be a shame to miss capturing those special moments because of memory or charge issues that could have been avoided.

So, car is gassed up, gear is all packed for each person and their electronics are in order. Early to bed and we’ll see you in the morning!