Keep snow out with gaiters: If your hike will take you through deep snow, gaiters are a must for keeping snow out of your boots. Wear a hat: You can lose heat through the top of your head, so pull a winter hat on if you’re feeling chilly. Make sure your clothing and gear fit properly.Īdd heat: Hand warmer and toe warmer packets are a great way to warm up your digits, especially if you’re prone to cold fingers and toes. A neck gaiter or face mask may also provide coverage for your ears.Īvoid tight clothing: Wristwatch bands, cuffs of gloves, gaiters and boots that are too tight can cause poor circulation, which can increase your chance of getting frostbite.
For your ears, a winter hat or headband can do the trick. For your nose and cheeks, try a neck gaiter for face mask. Wear waterproof boots if you’ll be trekking through snow, and if you’ll be in very cold temperatures you might require boots with built-in insulation. It’s also important to keep your feet dry, so carrying an extra pair of socks to change into is a good idea. Thicker socks provide more insulation, but make sure they don’t cause your boots to fit too tight, which can cut off circulation. For your feet, wear synthetic or wool socks that fit well. It’s also a good idea to bring an extra pair of fleece gloves that you keep stowed in your pack in case the ones you’re wearing get wet. For your hands, try wearing lightweight or midweight fleece gloves under waterproof shell mittens or shell gloves. Take special care of your nose, cheeks, ears, fingers and toes. Synthetic and wool layers dry much faster and will move perspiration away from your skin.Ĭover your skin: Any skin that is exposed to freezing temperatures and cold wind is prone to frostbite. Say no to cotton: When cotton gets wet, it takes a very long time to dry, which can leave you feeling damp, cold and miserable. Learn more in our Layering Basics article and Underwear (Base Layer): How to Choose article. 
Getting wet on a cold day can possibly lead to hypothermia. It can feel like a chore to stop and change clothes, but it’s really important to stay dry. The goal with layering is to add and remove layers throughout your hike so you can stay warm and comfortable without overheating and getting sweaty.
Wear layers: Layering is a three-part system that includes a base layer that wicks perspiration away from your skin, a mid layer that insulates you from the cold and a shell layer that keeps wind and moisture out.
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