I have a similar set, but without the fan.
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Tips for getting ready in the car
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I have a similar set, but without the fan.
liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
If I ski this season (you can tell I'm filled with plans and thus hope) .....
I'm thinking of filling a pair of long socks with rice and microwaving them before I leave in the morning. I'll snuggle those socks down into the boots for the ride in the car (1.5 hours), and block the top of the cuffs with my mittens so the heat won't escape that way. Then I'll set the boots down under the heat vent for the passenger seat. I may wrap the boots and in insulation - I have some that will work. I may also tuck a pair of hand warmers down in the toes first. That should adequately take care of having warm boots to put on in the parking lot.
Getting the cold boots off at day's end is simply going to be a real problem. Maybe I'll sit in the passenger seat and plunk them under that same vent and wait for the car to warm up before trying to pry them off. I can't find any hair dryers that can be used effectively in a car to warm the flaps, as I always do in the lodge at day's end.
I'm thinking of filling a pair of long socks with rice and microwaving them before I leave in the morning. I'll snuggle those socks down into the boots for the ride in the car (1.5 hours), and block the top of the cuffs with my mittens so the heat won't escape that way. Then I'll set the boots down under the heat vent for the passenger seat. I may wrap the boots and in insulation - I have some that will work. I may also tuck a pair of hand warmers down in the toes first. That should adequately take care of having warm boots to put on in the parking lot.
Getting the cold boots off at day's end is simply going to be a real problem. Maybe I'll sit in the passenger seat and plunk them under that same vent and wait for the car to warm up before trying to pry them off. I can't find any hair dryers that can be used effectively in a car to warm the flaps, as I always do in the lodge at day's end.
I do the same, but put my boots on the floor of the front passenger seats with the floor vents blowing heat.
And i can usually get my boots on in the car, whether i drive my little Subaru or am a passenger in my husband's truck (and I'm 5'9"). If they are warm it typically isn't a problem. I'd just get dressed and have an audio book or good music in the car for the wait. Hot tea or something in a thermos...
@liquidfeet - I'm sure the minute I put my feet into my boots, done your way, I would be sweating. Then my feet would get cold.
But it's definitely an idea for those of us that don't have a heated bag.
But it's definitely an idea for those of us that don't have a heated bag.
Abbi
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I put my boots on low before I leave my apartment. I was also told a few years ago to fill plastic water bottles with hot water and put those down inside the boot. That warms up the shells from the inside out. Probably wouldn’t be good for a multi hour drive but you’ll be in a heated car that long anyway.
MissySki
Angel Diva
Good point, could certainly do the backseat with the front seat pushed forward as well! I think I've usually done the front because of heated seats and the regular heater vents are there. My passenger side is really roomy, so type of car would play a role on the better spot. Also whether you are alone or have others in the car needing to get ready too.
MissySki
Angel Diva
I have these too! Mostly only use them after wet days, but they've worked great when I've needed them.
elemmac
Angel Diva
Just curious, with all these tips to keep your boots warm in the car...how cold do you ladies keep your cars on your drive?!?! 
As long as I don’t put my boots in the trunk/truck bed I’ve never had an issue with my boots being too cold from a drive to the mountain (even on 2+ hour day trips).
As long as I don’t put my boots in the trunk/truck bed I’ve never had an issue with my boots being too cold from a drive to the mountain (even on 2+ hour day trips).
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
I actually have some sock like things that are cloth filled with rice made specifically to warm ski boots. Mine are probably 2"wide by 12"long that I purchased at a boot fitters shop in Tahoe. They absolutely work for the few boot up in cars that I do (only to go to Squaw or Mt Rose where I don't have lodging close by). So for 30 minutes or so boots are super toasty. I tried to google them and can't find as I don't know the name of the item!
Après Skier
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I keep a plastic shower curtain in my tire chain kit for when I need to crawl around on the slushy ground to apply the dreaded tire chains. It also comes in handy when I need to change boots in a wet parking lot.
Just curious, with all these tips to keep your boots warm in the car...how cold do you ladies keep your cars on your drive?!?!
As long as I don’t put my boots in the trunk/truck bed I’ve never had an issue with my boots being too cold from a drive to the mountain (even on 2+ hour day trips).
Depends! If I'm driving alone, it's warm. If my husband is driving he has his window open and I'm fully bundled up ...
Christy
Angel Diva
Just curious, with all these tips to keep your boots warm in the car...how cold do you ladies keep your cars on your drive?!?!
As long as I don’t put my boots in the trunk/truck bed I’ve never had an issue with my boots being too cold from a drive to the mountain (even on 2+ hour day trips).
My boots aren't truly cold if I don't make it a point to station them under the heater, but they aren't warm, either. And warm boots are nice.
And my feet get cold, unless it's spring skiing weather. Might as well start as warm as possible! Though i guess if you have swearing issues that's the opposite...My boots aren't truly cold if I don't make it a point to station them under the heater, but they aren't warm, either. And warm boots are nice.
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liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I don't want to warm up my boots in order to make my feet warm and comfy. I want to warm them up in order to get my feet into them.
My boots are stiff. When they are at a nice 70º room temperature they are still so stiff that I can't pry them open so my feet can be wedged into them. I soften the two flaps that overlap each other with a hair dryer directly pointed at those plastic flaps, on top of the tongue. I do this every day I ski. There is no way a hairdryer will work in a car. It needs a wall outlet to have enough power to generate that much heat.
Socks filled with warmed up rice probably won't do the same since the socks will be inside the liners. Oh well. I'll try anyway. Can't hurt.
My boots are stiff. When they are at a nice 70º room temperature they are still so stiff that I can't pry them open so my feet can be wedged into them. I soften the two flaps that overlap each other with a hair dryer directly pointed at those plastic flaps, on top of the tongue. I do this every day I ski. There is no way a hairdryer will work in a car. It needs a wall outlet to have enough power to generate that much heat.
Socks filled with warmed up rice probably won't do the same since the socks will be inside the liners. Oh well. I'll try anyway. Can't hurt.
Jenny
Angel Diva
Sometimes I have swearing issues . . .
Hahahahaha, I'd fix it, but it's too funny.
