Start Out Cold: Layering Clothing for Winter Hiking, Backpacking, and Mountaineering
As I teach my kids how to enjoy winter in the backcountry, I have to remind them that first stepping out into the cold is supposed to feel cold. And it is a good tip for anyone new to winter adventures: When you are pursuing activities like summit hikes, long backpacking trips, and mountaineering routes, you are going to generate some heat. Your layers need to make sense for what you will feel when working hard, not when standing at the trailhead.