Secrets to Survive Winter Like an Arctic Boss

Winter is coming… or should I say it’s already here? This morning I woke up to over 5 inches of snow! And it’s still coming down.

But there’s really no reason to be afraid of the shorter days and colder nights. Fresh snowfall, wind-chilled cheeks, and abundant layers of clothing are a natural part of winter. With at least six months of winter per year, the countries of the North embrace the cold months with enthusiasm—and they could teach us a thing or two about surviving winter.

I recently partnered with Kungs —a Finnish producer of premium snow brushes and ice scrapers that are tested in the harshest Arctic conditions— to help spread the word on the exciting launch of these new products in the U.S., just in time for winter.

Made in a country with some of the severest winters on the planet, Kungs products combine Scandinavian design and ergonomics with the innovation, durability, and multi-functionality to handle anything winter throws at drivers. Though I’m pretty sure us hearty Mid-Westerners and North Easterns can attest to how harsh winter is.

I remember the year my daughter was born we had a snow storm that buried our house up to the front door! We couldn’t even get out. We needed quality scrapers that winter to even find the windshields through all the ice. This winter is not looking to be as tough as that winter, at least for us. But I have been watching other parts of the USA get buried in snow this weekend.

Some quick facts about what separates Kungs snow brushes and ice scrapers from the alternatives:

• Kungs is the market leader in Northern Europe for winter car care accessories.
• Kungs products are designed, tested, and manufactured in extreme Finnish weather conditions—including testing in sub-zero temperatures and UV radiation!
• All Kungs products come with a three-year warranty (which is unheard of in this category).
• Kungs is environmentally friendly—using up to 17 different recycling methods for all waste generated during production. (This is so surprise, since Finland has been recognized as the greenest country in the world.)
• Kungs products are PVC-free and made of 100% polycarbonate.
• Year after year, Kungs has won awards in third-party tests across Europe (including most recently in Germany).

Many of us complain about winter and wish it would end sooner. But as the folks in Northern Europe know better than any of us, winter is a special season that can be thoroughly enjoyed—if you make the appropriate preparations. With my Kungs snow brushes and ice scrapers—and multiple layers of clothing—I’m ready for an adventurous winter on the road!

How do you survive the winter season? Tell me in the comments below!