Hey Friendships! Does your Campus Suddenly look like this?!
((Purdue University, 9 Dec 2013, 9:30AM. Stewart Center))
Is this your first time in snow, of any volume?
Have no fear for this is my secondtime dealing with snow!
Yea, I know, not great Credentials, but if this is your first time to be in a climate that allows for snow, suddenly basic things can seem a little…off-kilter, shall we say. So, in light of this weather development, we thought we’d offer some tips for snow-days.
~*~*~*~*~*~* TIPS*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Walking—Simple yea, but it matters! Depending on the efficiency of what, I call, the snow removal crew, there’s probably slush, snow, and ice ALL OVER the ground. If stepped on incorrectly, falls, skids, and/or slips could result which would in turn, lead to that heart stopping moment of “Oh God, gonna die!” and general discomfort due to sudden cold/moist clothing and embarrassment (although, if you do fall, I hope you don’t feel embarrassed bc, trust, EVERYONE has done it…also, if you have already fallen, I hope you’re ok!).
So, what to do?
Ice—shuffle your feet across it as if you were iceskating (back and forth in medium length strides). Don’t go to fast and keep as much weight on your feet as possible.
Sidewalk ledges/ramps—Re: ledges, approach fully and one foot at a time; leaping onto ledges is ill-advised. Re: ramps, inspect the surface and either shuffle slowly or walk without a foot-roll (don’t roll your feet too much or you’ll end up flying back).
Snow patches—you know, the snow that’s just left on the side walk bc it’s STUCK there. It’s ice on the bottom and snow on top (pretty sure). For this and even all snow areas, you’ll have to pick your feet up a bit more. So, short steps and knees have to work (not just a straightlegged gait). This will keep your weight centered and keep you more balanced.
Crossing the street—how can I stress this…? OH GOD PLEASE DON’T THINK YOU CAN STILL RACE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. Maybe you can, maybe you’re that good, but do you want to find out with a BUS coming at you?! I Hope not! (Better safe than sorry, friends!)
You should probably get a hat
Hands in pockets or holding something warm!
LAYER YOUR CLOTHES—shirts, jackets, pants. If you don’t have thermals or underarmor or anythings SPECIFIC to this kind of layering, there’s ways around it. Running/cotton shorts under jeans make a HUGE impact; Tank/vest tops; multiple hoodies…(oh, idea, feel free to reblog this and post how you layer [also pictures!!])
Waterproof your canvas/fabric shoes
Get shoes that allow for multi-weather wear
If your shoes are slick on the bottom (bc you’re like me and wore off the tread, like, 3 months ago), be sure to take a moment to stomp the snow that’s sure to accumulate while walking.
One last thing
you might need to give yourself extra time walking from Point A to Point B until the snow isn’t so foreign to navigate (and again don’t race traffic).
Good luck! And if you have any questions, feel free to stop by our Ask
You totes got this!
