What are your tips for touring in icy conditions?

A lot of good advice given on here, let's hope lot's of CT members read this and learn from it.

As well as vehicle safety - I think it's important to have "tread" on my footwear - its far too easy to slip up and spoil a holiday.  or everyday life for that matter.  It amazes me seeing people expect to walk on ice wearing impossible footwear. 

Best thin we have bought are grippy treads that fit over shoes/boots,they give a lot more confidence when walking in snow/ice,for the "older" or younger of us

Drive according to the weather conditions and as important, drive within your own capabilities. If you are unsure,--------- postpone the journey. 

Cheers.......................K

Er, ... don't

More seriously, consider winter tyres. They make an amazing difference.

If you have to ask the question.............. Don't risk it!

If drivin you have to take a spade to dig yourself out, rug to keep warm, food, fluids for drinking torch,  fully charged phone.

Don't risk journeys without checking weather\road reports and Act on that information. 

If you're on site hibernate!

Yes JVB I have those grippy things too.  Another precaution I take is to cover the caravan plastic step with something - before stepping out onto it ice covered.  I have old bathmats that do the job well - also use inside for dog paws. 

Stay at home or escape to Spain or Portugal.

Stay at home or escape to Spain or Portugal.

Stay at home or escape to Spain or Portugal.