Thanks to Brothergrimm

Here a list of useful tutorials, articles and news about hiking activities during winter months.

Winter hiking and Walking guides

• Backpacking - Great website that offers information to create awareness that hiking is year-round sport and promote appropriate winter gear. It gives a list of resources about Tips & Techniques on Winter Hiking; Snowshoeing and Winter Outdoor Gear [Clothes; Boots; Snowshoes; Snow Poles & Ice Axe]
• Hike the whites - This website is a collection of information about winter hiking. It lists info about Water and Food; Boots; Clothing; Links and Trip reports.
• Winter Hiking for the First Time - Forum discussion on Clubtread.com on tips for a first time winter hiker. The discussion is focused on giving the basics; daytrips or half-day trips and gear advices.
• Winter Hiking - Here Bob and Gordon provide a great map of all gear to use with pictures and detailed info. Just click on an item and find related tips and info. In their website they offer also trip reports and photos.
• Clothing for Winter hiking - Here a great article about how to be Warm and Comfy Outdoors in the Winter. They provide useful tips on Heat management with info on how to dress to keep warm and comfy; To eat to keep warm and comfy; To avoid overheating, and thus getting sweaty, damp, and cold. They finish with a list of useful elements to wear like: Polypropylene; Pile; Dacron, Polyester, Acrylic; Spandex or Lycra; Wool and silk; Nylon and similar synthetics; Gore-Tex and Vapor barriers.
• Harvard - Well written checklist of things to consider bringing on a winter hiking trip.

How To Dress Warm For Winter Hikes

• Adk.org - [Use as example and guidelines] Great article on safety tips while winter hiking. They offer gret info about trip planning, weather and avalanches info, food and water, clothing and gear.
• Love to know - With the right winter hiking gear you can enjoy hiking year round and avoid that inevitable winter flab. You can learn about Footwear, Waterproof Boots, Socks, Gaiters, Snowshoes or Cleats and other clothes.
• Hit the Trail - Another great article about equipment and preparation necessary to have a successful and enjoyable outdoor adventure.

Useful news to read

• Tips on Choosing Snowshoes [Check out the activity before investing in the gear.]
• Keep Your Cool in Cold: Quit Hibernating and Get Outside [Dressing for the weather is the most critical part of outdoor exercise.]
• The Joys of Winter Hiking
• Winter Hiking [See the pictures...really really awesome]

Tutorials and Guides

• Maximize Safety on a Winter Hike - Winter hiking allows you to experience the beauty of nature in a relatively unpopulated wilderness. Take the following precautions to ensure safety.
• Winter Clothes When Hiking - Carrying a few indispensable items in your pack, your time on the trail can be comfortable and hypothermia-free.
• How to Pack for Cold Climate Hiking - Extreme low temperatures can affect every aspect of your hike, including your choice of clothing, cooking methods and sleeping options. Take precautions and follow these tips when planning a cold climate hiking trip.

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