Narbis ★ Osborn
In preparation for Snow Camp Mark Palmeri gave WOLBI students some key tips on how to dress for success against winter weather. “We should build ourselves like a house," he told us, “ with layers of insulation to keep that heat the furnace is kicking inside."
70% of heat is lost through the head, so the hat is one of the most important articles in staying warm. Fleece or wool will do. For cold or windy days you might want a neck gaiter or face mask.
Dressing in layers helps you stay dry of dangerous perspiration that can quickly chill the body. Also, an advantage to layering is that when working hard and starting to overheat, you can simply take off an insulating layer.
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In looking for your
shell jacket and pants you want to find something that is waterproof, windproof, and breathable. Your jacket
should have a hood. You also might want an outer jacket if you’re planning on doing a lot of standing around. Goose- down is the warmest for it's weight, but don't break a sweat while wearing it; it dries poorly and won't keep you warm when it’s wet the way fleece or other synthetics do.
You'll want to gel some \i synthetic long underwear tops and bottoms. This layer is ideal in trapping warm air next to your body. On top of that you'll want a thicker layer for warmth. Fleece provides more for the weight than wool, but some still prefer good old wool. Dry feet are absolutely essential to preventing frostbite so it’s important that you take good care of them. You’ll want 2 pairs of . socks: a thin quick-drying pair, and some wools on top of that Boots need to be waterproof and roomy enough for thick socks and toe-wiggling to prevent frostbite.
For your hands you'll want a heavy pair of gloves or mittens made from a waterproof/breathable material (mittens conserve heat better).
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