About this time every year we start to get antsy. We get tired of our routine, which is mostly one version of skiing or another because the ground is covered in snow. We want dry hiking. We want warmth. We want to stop shoveling.
This is when I start to feel like I need to double down on some creativity and do some planning. The more we plan out activities the less stuck we feel when 5:00 or the weekend rolls around. I am never creative in the moment when I need something to do, but I can be when I spend some time scheming.
In search of novelty, we decided to venture into the wilderness with the Burley ski trailer, some snowshoes, and all the fixings for hot beverages. West was super into the idea. We were setting out to find a backcountry coffee shop and since he was so into it, we got to go for a decent snowshoe to find a place to set up.
Once we reached a destination with a primo view, we pulled out our waterproof festival blanket and camp stove and made fantastic hot chocolate. Below are all the supplies you need to pull off this activity.
- A camp stove (plus pot) or thermos. If you have a camp stove, I highly recommend it because it enhances the “coffee shop” part of the experience.
- Insulated mugs. We loaded our Yeti mugs with hot chocolate and marshmallows.
- A waterproof festival blanket. Our waterproof festival blanket goes everywhere with us. Concerts, camping, road trips…it’s the best.
- A Rumpl blanket. We also take our Rumpl blankets everywhere we go. As we have said before the lead indicator of successful winter toddler outings is warmth. The Rumpl is made to be transported and made to be outside. Plus, it comes in the most fun patterns and colors.
- An adult beverage to enhance the hot chocolate (optional). I am the biggest fan Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur. We use it in a lot of cocktails and it was an especially fun treat on this outing.
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