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All About Cold Hiking | Dr. Allen Cherer |Hiking & Cycling
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| H ik r e i r ng e h (https://drallencherer.org) C Dr. Allen Cherer is a Board-certified Pediatrician and Neonatologist who is very passionate about maintaining physical health through outdoor sport.
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Hiking during cold weather months can be a lot of fun. Sure, it’s cold. But if you use the proper safety precautions (https://www.reserveamerica.com/articles/hiking/7-essential-rulesfor-winter-hiking), it can be a really enjoyable experience. Just like you need certain gear when you hike in the summer, you will need to make adjustments for the cold. Here are some really good tips: Stay warm. This means dressing in layers to retain as much body heat as possible. By layering tops, sweaters, and shirts, you can peel them off with ease when you get too hot. And clothing made of wicking fabric can reduce sweat and prevent hypothermia. Wear a hat. Remember when your mother told you the importance of keeping your head warm during wintertime? Well, she was right. The oxygen in the head fuels the brain. It can also consume a lot of the body’s energy. So it is important to keep your head warm as possible. https://drallencherer.org/all-about-cold-hiking/
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