The document discusses tips for cold weather hiking. It recommends dressing in layers and wearing a hat to retain body heat. Other tips include using a sleeping bag liner for extra warmth, applying sunscreen due to sun glare off snow, being prepared with flashlights as days get shorter, and bringing a warm water bottle for comfort. Following winter hiking safety tips allows one to enjoy nature during cold weather months.

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All About Cold Hiking
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Hiking during cold weather months can be a lot of fun. Sure, it’s cold. But if you use the
proper safety precautions (https://www.reserveamerica.com/articles/hiking/7-essential-rules-
for-winter-hiking), it can be a really enjoyable experience. Just like you need certain gear when
you hike in the summer, you will need to make adjustments for the cold. Here are some really
good tips:
Stay warm. This means dressing in layers to retain as much body heat as possible. By layering
tops, sweaters, and shirts, you can peel them off with ease when you get too hot. And clothing
made of wicking fabric can reduce sweat and prevent hypothermia.
Wear a hat. Remember when your mother told you the importance of keeping your head
warm during wintertime? Well, she was right. The oxygen in the head fuels the brain. It can
also consume a lot of the body’s energy. So it is important to keep your head warm as
possible.
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Line your sleeping bag. If you don’t have one of those big, bulky sleeping bags, use a liner for
more warmth. Most liners are pretty inexpensive and you will definitely know the difference
on a cold night if you use one.
Use sunscreen. If you are out hiking all day, it is important to use sunscreen.
(https://www.gq.com/story/wear-spf-sunscreen-all-
winter#:~:text=But%20even%20in%20winter%2C%20when,dermatologist%20at%20MD%20in
%20Seattle.) The glare of the sun reflects off snow, which makes your skin vulnerable. The
same UV rays that do damage in the summer months can do the same damage during the
winter. So keep a bottle available if you plan on hiking.
Days will get shorter. This means the sun settles quicker and you should always be prepared.
You can never have too many batteries and flashlights. Getting stuck somewhere in the cold
and dark can be disastrous. If the days are short, you could find yourself lost before you know
it. Never take chances.
Keep a warm water bottle. There’s nothing like a good warm water bottle to keep you all
comfy and cozy. It’s excellent in a tent or by a campfire. Use a foam sleeve to prolong the
heat.
Remember these winter hiking safety tips (https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-
outdoors/outdoor-resources/how-to-winter-hike-5-tips-to-get-you-started/) and you will never
have to worry. Although hiking in the winter can have its challenges, it is a wonderful way to
explore nature.
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