Afternoon snowshoeing
Today was the first day in a few weeks that the temperature got above freezing. I took the opportunity to go out snowshoeing. I didn’t have a way to get out to a trail, so I went on the city bike path. From the looks of it, there wouldn’t be many bicyclists out today.
I am always surprised by how warm I get when I go out snowshoeing. I expect to be cold–after all it’s only 36 degrees out. I always end up sweating and wishing I had worn more thin layers.
Today I was just in blue jeans and a light cotton shirt with my snowsuit over that. I wish I knew more about winter clothing so I could wear the right sort of layers.
I guess knowledge comes with experience.
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January 31st, 2008 at 6:38 pm
We have a saying in my family…Cotton Kills. Never wear it when you do outdoor activities. It keep moisture close to your body and takes a long time to dry. There all all sorts of synthetics that you can layer with.
February 4th, 2008 at 11:09 am
I would definitely have been more careful if I had been going out into the wild. The hike I took that day, I was in civilization the whole time. I just want more layers so that I don’t start sweating so much while I am hiking.
February 10th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
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