( Get inspired with our favorite hot chocolate recipes.) Then brew a hot, sweet drink to refuel, rehydrate, and reheat. In CampĬhange and sip first. When you hit camp, swap wet layers for dry to limit heat loss. Use chemical hand warmers. These have myriad uses beyond saving cold digits: Stuff them in interior pockets to increase core temp pre-warm a sleeping bag by tossing one in an hour before bed thaw frozen boots in the morning boost stove output by taping one to the canister. Always change into dry socks if your feet get sweaty. Keep your feet warm. Prone to cold toes? Cut a square from a closed-cell foam pad (light and cheap) to insulate your feet during breaks. Sit on your pack. Conserve energy during rest stops: Sit on your pack (read: insulation) with your back to the wind. Keep energy bars from freezing by storing them with a hot-water bottle or hand warmer. At breaks, put on an extra layer right away–don’t wait until you’re chilled.Įat fast. Stash snacks in each pocket of your puffy jacket, so that when you put it on during breaks you can refuel without digging around. Take short breaks. Maintain the body heat you’ve already generated by resting briefly (and more frequently if needed). Inhale through your nose and the air will warm up before it hits your lungs. Stash your puffy jacket and a shell in the top of your pack.īreathe through your nose. In temps below 20☏, some hikers experience chest pain from cold air.
When you’re not wearing a hat or gloves, stow them in pockets, down your shirt, or clipped to a shoulder strap. Keep layers handy. You’ll take them on and off frequently. Starting to perspire? Slow down or strip. Stay dry. In extreme cold (below zero), manage your layers and pace with this legendary Arctic adage in mind: You sweat, you die. Instead, do jumping jacks or jog in place so you’re not chilled for the first 10 minutes. Lose layers. If you overdress at the trailhead, you’ll soon be sweaty. Get ready for a chilly trip with this advice. Learning to thrive in it is the key to unlocking winter adventures. If you live somewhere with four distinct seasons, cold is just a fact of life. Want more? Outside+ members get access to the full version of this story, with tips for hiking in the rain, wind, and heat. Get access to everything we publish when you
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