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Winter Adventures
by Beverly Durfee on December 16, 2006

- Keep the whole body warm - if your feet are cold, put on a hat.
- Eat and drink to maintain constant energy/heat production.
- dehydration contributes to the risk of frostbite.
- Low blood sugar contributes to the risk of frostbite
- you need fuel to burn, "logs on the fire."
- STAY DRY! CARRY AND USE RAINGEAR - TOPS & BOTTOMS!
- Pack extra socks, hats, mittens, and any other clothing that is likely to get wet.
- Wear wool or pile (cotton is warm only as long as it is dry).
- Once wet - cotton becomes the death cloth.
- Avoid alcohol and tobacco.
- Avoid tight clothing, boots, crampons.
- Watch out for each other.
- Rewarm cool or numb areas early - to prevent damage.
Get more information on cold related injuries from the newsletter.
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