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When hiking or traveling in wet grasslands,
wear plastic bags over your socks
to prevent your feet from getting wet and cold. It's easier to change
bags than change your socks. You can also use these bags to wrap
your muddy/wet boots in when you reach dry land.
Pack a few 100% cotton T-shirts.
They're breathable, warm and flexible and are great for layering,
Wear layers to keep warm. Loose clothing
assists in circulation and is a better insulation.
Your head is an escape route for more
than 60% of your body heat. Keep your head and ears covered. Remove
metal earrings in extreme conditions.
Your hands get better protection with mittens
than gloves. Glove liners help. Remove metal rings and bracelets.
Hand warmers are a good idea.
Thermal socks are warm and help absorb
moisture. Be sure you can wiggle your toes in your boots to keep
circulation moving.
Use moisturizer to provide protection
from the wind, nothing ruins skin more than wind. Use a face mask
or balaclava to cover your
mouth and nose.
You need plenty of high-energy foods
because you burn more calories in the cold always have a good breakfast.
Trips in the mountains can take longer during winter than other
times of year, especially if you encounter storm conditions, Get
an early start and allow plenty of time to reach your destination,
if posible leave an expected arival
time and place with somebody.
Drivers: In winter conditions, do not
assume it is safe to drive at posted speed limits even if your vehicle
is equipped with four-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive is meant to
be a traction aid only. Here in Canada most of the vehicles in the
ditch are 4X4's, because their drivers became over confident of
their traction ability and traveled to fast for the prevalent conditions.
Drivers: Always travel with full Gas
tanks, if you breakdown or get stranded, your heater
will last longer.
Drivers: When traveling in really cold
areas, it's always a good idea to carry cold
weather gear in the event of a breakdown, many roads won't
get a lot of traffic in more remote areas, and should your car stop
running you may need to stay warm from the elements. Most people
depend too much on their car or walking to a nearby home to get
help. In some places towns are more than 50 miles apart.
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