Cold Weather Hiking Techniques

Video Transcript

"Pants are going to be a must if it's cold outside. If you don't have pants you're going to get freezing cold. So, make sure you bring a good pair of polyester pants, don't wear anything cotton, make sure they're a synthetic material. You're definitely going to need a thick warm layer, because just shells aren't going to keep you warm. So I've got this polar fleece here that'll work real well for keeping me warm if I get too cold. Still got my bandanna for wiping sweat off my forehead to keep me from getting chilled. Gloves, these seem like a really odd thing to bring but believe me these have, these gloves have saved my butt so many times. I have worn them even if it's just fall it gets really cold up on top of some mountains and these will keep your hands nice and toasty. Just a lightweight pair will work fine. So make sure you bring a pair of gloves. Lastly, and probably most importantly, a good rain jacket. It doesn't have to be insulated, this one isn't, it's slightly insulated but not a lot. The reason this is important is it'll keep you dry and the best part is it keeps the wind out. Make sure you get one with a hood. A hood will keep your head a lot warmer, if it's really windy you just put this up. Believe me, you'll be way more comfortable. Also, don't even go anywhere without your survival kit and your medical kit. If something can happen, if you're out on a one and a half hour or a four day hike you need to have these two things. So make sure you're always prepared, bring your medical kit, bring your survival kit. Know the area, make sure that you have the proper equipment and you're going to have a really nice time out even if it's cold."