EQUIPMENT RECCE:
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You can dress yourself for the occasion on the cheap.
Please examine some of these links provided for your convenience to make this operation more fun and realistic. (please avoid Hunting Gear)

Cheap Gore-Tex (Flecktarn and OD available):
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=59197
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=149732
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=65858

Italian, German, Swedish Snow Camo (very effective):
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=167547
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=167547
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=167626

Russian "Sailor" VDV Shirts
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=149755
(order one size Larger, at least).

Ushanka Hats:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=167621
(very warm).
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=170531
(cheaper East German version)

Swedish hats (pack of 10):
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=179451
(you can also check out the headwear section and find cheap Norwegian hats)

Skis or Small Snowshoes:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/search/search.asp?c=2&r=search&k=skis&a=Search&bt=N

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?sku=MGR%2D929&mscssid=DSHHLNJ50DXK9KH0AG8L28975LR4BDF3

Ski and snowshoe rentals for the weekend are available in the BA and in Truckee.