Oh, the debauchery that is mountain weekend. While the activities that happen at mountain weekend are typically the same as what happens on a typical weekend at school, they occur in the mountains and theres usually hot tubs which make it way more fun. While I am by no means an expert on this topic, I have been on a few mountain weekends. Before I attended my first mountain getaway, I was completely confused on what to bring. I looked up what I should bring and the articles all seemed to be outdated. I remembered thinking to myself that I needed to write somewhat of an update to these articles so that I can help those who had the same concerns as me. Quit your worrying and get packing!
Cooler
Whether or not you choose to paint a cooler for your date is up to you (and your date.) However, between the two of you, one of you should bring a cooler. There will most likely be a fridge at the house. However, the fridge fills up very quickly when roughly thirty people are putting three days worth of food in one fridge. Bringing a cooler will just ease your mind in knowing that your food will be fine no matter what.
Food
GO! GROCERY SHOPPING! BEFORE! I cannot stress this point enough. There most likely won't be a grocery store on the side of this mountain you'll be staying on and you won't know how far away the closes one will be. On my first mountain weekend, the closes grocery store was 40 minutes away. Additionally, don't trust the boys to feed you. I would suggest making a list with your date on what you would eat for the weekend so that you don't bring too much food and that you ensure that you will have nutrition for the entire weekend. Snacks couldn't hurt either.
Boots/Tennis shoes
I don't know if it's just me but every mountain weekend I have been on has been rainy. Bringing shoes that can deal with the rain is essential.
Bathing suit
The houses at mountain weekends normally have 1-2 hot tubs in them. Forgetting your bathing suit wouldn't ruin the whole weekend but it would suck having to stay inside when everyone else is out on the porch.
Sweaters/sweatshirts
It's the mountains. It is most likely going to be cold. Layering is essential as you switch from different environmental conditions. Additionally, sweaters are just the fashion of the area.
Leggings
Feel free to dress up however you want. However, your comfort for this weekend is more important than dressing up. But you do you.
Phone charger
Need I say more?
Minimal makeup
Again, you do you. Mountain weekend is just such a casual environment. No one tends to get fancy this weekend. Additionally, you don't want to spend a lot of time getting ready. You would rather just get to the fun. I bring mascara and concealer so that I don't look dead in pictures but nothing other than that.
Towel
Most of the time there are bath towels provided in the house. I don't know if it's just me but I did not want to use the same towel getting out of the shower as I did getting out of the hot tub. If you're anything like me, bringing an extra towel will be worth your while.
A good attitude
This weekend is going to be so much fun. Regardless of if your date is a random setup or you're going with your significant other of years, there will be so many memories made over the weekend. If one person in the house has a bad attitude or is in a bad mood, the whole house can tell. By having a good attitude, you will make the weekend so much more fun for not only everyone around you but for yourself as well.
