Keeping warm feet when on glacial ice or even snow can be a problem. Even boots that have a thick outsole will still eventually conduct heat into the ice. This problem is further compounded when wearing crampons. The steel really sucks the heat out of your feet.
I usually choose to wear light and fast boots [...]
My hands are a really important body part. My hands enable me to do all the things necessary to keep myself alive and well in the mountains; handling ski poles, ice tools, dressing myself, cooking, feeding myself. . .
I am very serious about keeping my hands warm and happy. I’ve gone my whole life without [...]
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It has been well established that layering is a superior approach for dressing for outdoor pursuits. However, the traditional layering method of base, insulation, and shell often does not meet my needs.
I have spent a lot of time in the cold working out this method for layering, that allows for changing weather conditions, and changing [...]
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