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Here are some pics from my snowshoe hike today in the Whiteshell of Manitoba.
It was a cold day... started out at minus 29 degrees celsius (-20 degrees Fahrenheit). I was a little nervous going alone, as such temperatures are unforgiving in event of an injury.
Here's the reading from the dash of my car:
For clothing, I basically used layers of wool. I had some heavy wool long underwear from Ibex, and Filson Mackinaw field pants on my legs, which were very comfortable. I also packed some Ventile overpants from Snowsled in case I needed a shell for my legs, but didn't end up using them.
On my upper body, my base layer was a 17.5 micron merino wool shirt from Ibex, then a thicker merino shirt, then a Filson Jac-shirt (one of the most versatile pieces of clothing that I have), and finally a wool vest from Swanndri. I also packed a wool jacket from Mufflon (a German - company great stuff), which I used when stopping for a break so I wouldn't chill.
From what I've read, and what I've experienced, when being active in very cold temps it's very important to avoid sweating, which can be done by layering clothing appropriately and by adjusting the pace of activity as needed. At this first hint of perspiration I would slow down and/or adjust my layers.
My favourite toque is the Top Knot from Ibex, mostly because it fits my head well
Here's a selfy:
Some scenery:
The trail ahead... nice, untouched snow:
Looking back:
Bracket fungus:
More to come...
It was a cold day... started out at minus 29 degrees celsius (-20 degrees Fahrenheit). I was a little nervous going alone, as such temperatures are unforgiving in event of an injury.
Here's the reading from the dash of my car:
For clothing, I basically used layers of wool. I had some heavy wool long underwear from Ibex, and Filson Mackinaw field pants on my legs, which were very comfortable. I also packed some Ventile overpants from Snowsled in case I needed a shell for my legs, but didn't end up using them.
On my upper body, my base layer was a 17.5 micron merino wool shirt from Ibex, then a thicker merino shirt, then a Filson Jac-shirt (one of the most versatile pieces of clothing that I have), and finally a wool vest from Swanndri. I also packed a wool jacket from Mufflon (a German - company great stuff), which I used when stopping for a break so I wouldn't chill.
From what I've read, and what I've experienced, when being active in very cold temps it's very important to avoid sweating, which can be done by layering clothing appropriately and by adjusting the pace of activity as needed. At this first hint of perspiration I would slow down and/or adjust my layers.
My favourite toque is the Top Knot from Ibex, mostly because it fits my head well
Here's a selfy:
Some scenery:
The trail ahead... nice, untouched snow:
Looking back:
Bracket fungus:
More to come...
