As fall settles in and winter approaches, temperatures will of course start to dip. This is the time of year when hikers will be thinking about and in the mountains. But it’s also worth planning for how you will warm up after a cold day of adventuring.
We reveals some expert tips for staying warm following a hike. If you get cold during a hike, it will be more difficult to warm up afterwards. Your aim should be to ensure you have enough clothing – especially – so that you remain comfortably warm, rather than on the verge of being cold when hiking.
A windproof or will also help to keep the worst of the cold away. Make sure you maintain warmth in your hands with and wear and socks. The goal is to avoid a drop in your body temperature by getting cold or wet during a hike.
As soon as you return from a hike on the trails or in the mountains, make sure you get changed into dry and warm clothing. Damp clothing, especially will quickly turn cold and that will push down your body temperature. Have dry clothes at the ready in your vehicle or spare items in your rucksack and make it a priority to change into them.
A might seem like a small item to bother with, but a sports bra that has become damp, whether because of sweat or rain, will end up making you cold after a hike. Be sure to remove the damp sports bra and put on a dry layer. A warming outer layer, such as a or down, or a , will help to warm you up after a cold day of hiking.
Insulated or fleecy outer layers are ideal for .
