Kelty - January 30, 2026

How to Win the Ski Parking Lot Tailgate

Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you shouldn’t hang out.

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How to Plan the Perfect Winter Ski Tailgate

Cold temps = more bonding. Follow these 8 tips to make your next parking lot après the best one yet.

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Bring a gas grill instead of charcoal: No mess No waiting for coals to heat up or cool down Most ski resorts don’t allow charcoal anyway Fuel tips: Green bottle gas works best around 30–40°F or higher White gas = better for colder temps Skip butane in the cold.

#2 Make Hot Drinks at home! Make hot cocoa or coffee at home and bring it in a thermos. Boiling water outside in the freezing cold (especially at altitude) takes forever—and nobody wants to wait. Plus, a thermos is portable allowing you to bring it on the trail with you later.

#3 Cardboard Is Your Best Friend 🧊 If it’s really cold, bring cardboard to stand on. Cardboard acts as an insulator and you would be surprised at how much warmer your feet will feel standing on cardboard instead of the icy ground!

#4 Pack Extra Blankets (Then Pack One More) 🧣 You can never have too many blankets—especially in winter. Perfect picks: (I will put product feed here. No need to design the product images) Biggie Blankets Wayback Biggie Blankets Galactic Down Blankets

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Wayback Biggie Blanket

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Galactic Down Blanket

#5 Bring Extra Dry Clothes For the Drive Home Nobody wants to spend the car ride home in wet snowpants and soggy baselayers. After a day in the snow, dry clothes feel amazing. And bonus, if you have a dog, pack an extra dry towel to wipe down your furry friend and your ski gear! Your car might still smell… we can’t fix everything 😉

#6 Regular Sunglasses Won’t Cut It 🕶️ If it’s going to be sunny and snowy, the sun will reflect off the snow and amplify. For extra comfort and protection, goggles are a good option if you’re hanging around the parking lot. Plus, goggles form a seal and will keep the wind out of your eyes as well!

#7 Tinfoil It Up 🍔 Food gets cold fast in the winter. Wrap it in foil or pack it in an insulated containers after cooking to keep it warm until everyone’s ready to eat. Nobody wants to eat frozen bacon!

#8 Après Comfort: Don’t Stand, Lounge 🛋️ This is where Kelty shines.

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Low-Loveseat Nest

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Rad-Arondack Table

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#8 Après Comfort: Don’t Stand, Lounge 🛋️ This is where Kelty shines.

Cold hands, warm food, comfy seats. You’re doing it right.

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