Yep, one thing you need to know is, try and stay in an enviroment you are familiar with, so if you are used to heavy snows and ect. It may be more benifical for you to stay becuase you know what to expect. One thing is also most important thing people always look over is clothing, depending on your situation you should always have some clothing. I personally would wear some militatry fatigues I bought from a surplus store, I would carry my parka and gloves and backpack, and wear my hiking/combat boots, cause where I am the parka would help with the rain and from the excessive wind.