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When Do Crampons Beat Microspikes in Winter?
I spent my first three winters guessing, and it cost me a bruised tailbone and one deeply embarrassing descent. My short answer…
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Why Hands and Feet Freeze in Sub Zero
How to Keep Hands and Feet Warm in Sub Zero TemperaturesI’ve spent countless winter days with numb fingertips and aching toes, and…
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Why Do You Overheat While Winter Hiking?
The single most useful answer to how to avoid overheating while winter hiking is embarrassingly simple: start colder than feels sensible, and…
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Winter Hiking Layers vs Cotton: Which Works Best?
What to wear winter hiking is less about surviving the cold and more about regulating body heat so you never sweat through…
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Why Most Winter Coats Fail in Freezing Rain
What Makes Outerwear Work in Freezing Rain?The best outerwear for walking in freezing rain and snow is not the warmest coat on…