Chad Greenslade is an IT manager based in Dallas, TX, where he has made a career as an IT industry specialist for 20 years. In his free time, Chad Greenslade enjoys the outdoors in beautiful areas such as the mountainous ranges of Oregon. Oregon is a place of natural beauty all year round, especially during winter. If you are set on hiking in the off-season from January to April, be sure to bring ample protection from cold winds, including waterproof layers, head coverage, goggles, and boots with grip. Oregon is a lush and green hiking location, but that lushness comes from fairly regular rain all year round, which can mean a lot of snow cover and ice in winter. When in wintry conditions, it is vital to watch your health. Drink plenty of water before setting off and during the hike, as the exercise will dehydrate you, but you might not feel thirsty due to the cold weather. Taking time to eat snacks is also essential; the cold weather might motivate you to push through the pain without realizing you are hungry. You might crave a high-calorie food, but candy bars and peanut butter will nourish you a lot less than fatty nuts, dried meat, and other ration food. In Oregon, the safest and most scenic routes for wintertime are along the coast, such as the Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Area or Portland Valley. Both areas experience pleasant snowfall and are a lot less cold than most areas in the state.

1. How to Be Safe While Hiking in Oregon
in Wintertime
Chad Greenslade

2. Introduction
Chad Greenslade is an IT manager based in Dallas, TX, where he has made
a career as an IT industry specialist for 20 years. In his free time, Chad
Greenslade enjoys the outdoors in beautiful areas such as the mountainous
ranges of Oregon.

3. Oregon is a place of natural beauty all year round, especially during
winter. If you are set on hiking in the off-season from January to April, be
sure to bring ample protection from cold winds, including waterproof
layers, head coverage, goggles, and boots with grip. Oregon is a lush and
green hiking location, but that lushness comes from fairly regular rain all
year round, which can mean a lot of snow cover and ice in winter.

4. When in wintry conditions, it is vital to watch your health. Drink plenty of
water before setting off and during the hike, as the exercise will
dehydrate you, but you might not feel thirsty due to the cold weather.
Taking time to eat snacks is also essential; the cold weather might
motivate you to push through the pain without realizing you are hungry.
You might crave a high-calorie food, but candy bars and peanut butter will
nourish you a lot less than fatty nuts, dried meat, and other ration food. In
Oregon, the safest and most scenic routes for wintertime are along the
coast, such as the Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Area or Portland Valley.
Both areas experience pleasant snowfall and are a lot less cold than
most areas in the state.