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There’s nothing quit like the outdoors on a Winter day.
HIKING The air is crisp and cold, and dangers are all around. Use extra caution when walking by utilizing traction devises on your boots. But be aware, traction devises can trip you up if you are not careful. But more importantly, be 10% sure you are dressed appropriately. We have all heard about layering. Please take my word on this. If you do not dress well, you may suffer from several forms of cold injuries. DO NOT WEAR ANY COTTON CLOTHING IN THE MOUNTAINS. Check out our sections listed below. https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/trail-etiquette-and-skills.html https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/hints.html If the temperatures are below even 50°f, we can suffer. Now imagine being out in 20° or 8°f, or lower. Below 32° your face skin can freeze. At 8° your skin may turn whitish, and you may loose the ability to feel the freeze. ALWAYS use caution not only for you, but for your hiking partners. Along you sshoe (snowshoe), keep an eye on your friends. If they start unzipping their jacket or taking off their gloves, ACT FAST AND GET THEM TO A SAFE PLACE, IMMEDIATELY. On long hikes I take an automobile road flare. They burn at 1500°, and can start even frozen wood, on fire. But you will need to re-organize the group fast. Everyone must work in unison to get your friend/victim out to safety. And be sure to observe all in your party. Others can freeze while you are saving your first victim. If your friends condition worsens, or others suffer from the cold, it may put everyone else in danger. Please read thoroughly our RESOURCE section for specific information. SKIING If you are an avid skier, you know what to expect, what to wear, and how to act. All of the skills for Winter outings are the same as mentioned above. HOWEVER, at the speeds we ski, in 8° temps can windchill down to -11° at a modest speed. These kind of temperatures can cause frost bite or worse very quickly. In my WInter pack I carry many different size chemical hand warmers, and tape to secure them in place. I’ve been doing these sports for many decades. I have found that techniques and procedures, change as new science and products emerges. You may have a favorite source for understanding all this. So please reread these sources at the beginning of each Winter season. A source that I used to verify and double check myself information is listed below. https://mra.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/backcountrysafety.pdf Please gather every bit of information you can find. But DO NOT get you information from social media sites. Thank You All for Using our Website Chic David InlandNWRoutes.com
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