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WhiskyIsMyYoga t1_j1zbtpx wrote

Cold kills. Don’t head into the woods without an experienced hiking/fat biking/xc skiing buddy. I think the white mountains are at about 22 hiker deaths this year, so far. The most recent were deaths due to exposure/hypothermia because of poor preparation and catastrophic inexperience.

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Elivandersys t1_j20dvl5 wrote

Another adage is that cotton kills. Wear layers that are breathable and wick moisture away from your skin. Cotton holds it against your skin and can cause hypothermia.

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planningcalendar t1_j201teo wrote

I love winter hiking, hate dressing for it. Can't find "snowpants" I like to fit my fat ass

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biglymonies t1_j20pop7 wrote

Snowboarding snow pants. The general style for* them has always been more baggy fashion-wise, which leaves ample room for folks who are hauling absolute wagons out back.

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