FollowLola stayed in an Ice Hotel
i know what you’re thinking…there’s NO WAY lola can do it. sleeping overnight in an environment that is between 23 and 32 degrees fahrenheit. it may not sound very appealing to some but i’m here to say it’s a heck of a lot of FUN. especially with the right company!
here are a few of my survival tips for getting through the night so you too can have a kick ass survival certificate – i mean, only if you care about that kind of thing!
Uno Numero – Proper Attire
no, i’m not talking about a black tie affair or your debutant ball. i’m talking long underwear, wool socks & a warm beanie. i’m talking layers and neck gators. i’m talking bring a blanket and wear it as a wrap. plan for it to be very cold. over exaggerate – you can always remove layers.
Dos – Jager Shots
i’ll be the first to tell you that Jagermeister is a vile drink. having said that, in the very COLD environment of an igloo Ice Hotel, well, it completely works. it actually doesn’t taste horrible. it tastes good. really good. bottom line, take shots & get tipsy. teetotalers, sorry you may be cold.
Tres – Good Dance Mix
it’s ALWAYS advisable to have a good dance mix on your device. you never know when you may need this. this truth was my reality last week in the Ice Hotel. when the DJ’s iPhone lost all its juice it seemed the party was over. move over & enter DJ Pinkie Rox! boom boom YEAH. my advice, always have a Flo Rida tune on your mix. everyone’s happy & you’ll work up a mild increase in your body temp dancing.
Cuatro – Flask of Booze
i wasn’t a girl scout or anything but i’ve watched enough tv shows & movies in my time that i know a flask of alcohol should be nearby in freezing situations. i mean, c’mon, why did St Bernard dogs carry a barrel of brandy then?! i kept my flask tucked under my pillow for that “just in case” moment! honestly, i snuck a couple of sips. i’m sure that’s really no surprise.
Cinco – Sandwiches
no, i’m not talking a midnight snack in the sub-temps. i’m talking bodies smushed together to make a human sandwich. hey, it’s just good common sense…body heat & all that jazz. don’t get overly excited though. it was completely PG. everyone had their own individual thermal sleeping bags supplied by the Ice Hotel that are made to protect from extreme cold.
DISCLAIMER – staying in an Ice Hotel is something i would completely do again but apparently not everyone knew about my survival secrets and didn’t make it though the night. it’s essential to be prepared to be cold & pick the right travel companions!
THANK YOU to Snow Village Canada, InterContinental Montreal Hotel & Montreal Tourism Board for making this overnight experience extra special!
PS – many of these hilarious & fab photos are from the lovely Anita of traveldestinationbucketlist
Well, I’m not sure if I could survive it, but obviously as a hotel junkie I’m intrigued…
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good grief, DJ. if i can do it, so can you. man up! AND for goodness sakes, just follow my tips. booze makes almost everything survivable!
You’re tougher than I am. That’s evidenced by your ability to drink Jager if nothing else. Yuck!
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there is doubt about it…i’m a survivor. i just act like a priss pot but in reality, i’m tough as nails.
Could I survive this? I am really not sure!! Will you take me with you?
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i think you could survive it, Mrs. O. and, YES, i’ll take you with me. let’s do the one in Sweden or Norway together!! xx
Too much fun! Glad we survived the ice hotel and snow storm – it has been on my bucket list for years! Good times! And yes…the sandwich is the way to go! Great DJ’ing Lola – you kept the bar rock’in!
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i’m SO glad i could be a small part of you checking something else off your bucket list. it was such a great time & the impromptu DJing only made it better.
Hip flasks full of rum are a necessity ANYWHERE, let alone in freezing situations. This looks so fun, I’d love to give it a go xx
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give it a go with me in Sweden or Norway next winter. engraved hip flasks with rum all around! xx
I can’t believe you did that! Nice survival tips, but breathing in the cold air all night? Did you cover your mouth with the wrap? Curious!
i had a cute striped neck gator that i had over my nose and mouth. it was fine. i drank enough Jager & went to bed late enough i didn’t notice the difference!
Looks cooooold! But so cool!
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it was cooooold but SO MUCH FUN!
Well, isn’t this perfect timing! I’m supposed to head up there next week! So, you can be sure that I will be using these tips. 🙂
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you will LOVE it Erin. bring those long underwear clothes you got from Athleta…best bet is to dress like you are going skiing for an overnight in an Ice Hotel! can’t wait to hear what you think!!
Sounds perfect! I am really starting to like this whole winter thing. 😉 I’ll also pay close attention to tips 2 and 4 😉
A pink flask?… Why am I not surprised? 😀 I had to laugh at the dance mix – curious what you got there.
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hahaha but of course i have a flask and it’s PINK! i’ll share my mix with you next meet up…we can dance the night away 😉
Jager shots! lol.. looks cold. Burrrr..
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it was cold, Kieu, but so so FUN! the Jager actually helped.
love that flo rida is your go-to. you’re hysterical.
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even though Flo Rida broke my heart, everyone knows and loves him. dammit.
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Great tips for those tackling this unique experience. Some of these tips carry over to other walks of life too. I can think of many types of activities that are easier to deal with when a shot of jagr is on hand.
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hahaha Ted – too true 🙂 no wonder we are friends!
I toured the Ice Hotel in Quebec. As someone who seems normally five degrees cooler than everyone else, staying there, not so much.
Ps. When will they create a fire hotel? (like Hot Yoga with lava drinks)? I’d stay there. I sleep in sweaters!
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you are too funny, Amanda. i know, cold isn’t for a lot of people. honestly, i cannot believe i even did it! and, i’m sure you are onto something with the fire hotel idea. won’t be long is my guess 😉
great post, I had fun reading it, never had a chance to stay in ice hotel, but I wish I could 🙂
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I remember reading this and thinking you two were insane … for drinking Jager when whiskey is perfectly fine.
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