[at-l] Cold weather hiking questions

[atrailhiker@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Marsha)]

I used to live on the west coast of Florida. I was usually okay with the
weather until January-February came. To me, that higher humidity coldness
sent chills to my bones! It is a different cold than it is up here in
Cleveland Ohio. Higher humidity....I always had to wear things to keep me
dry and warm. Keep dry!
Marsha

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From: <KellyGoVols@aol.com>
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Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 8:58 PM
Subject: [at-l] Cold weather hiking questions


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> OK folks, cold to me is anything below 60, and I'm headed to Ocala next
> weekend, where the predicted highs are in the 50's, lows in the lower 30's
at
> night.  My questions herein are probably going to sound stupid, but alas,
I
> have not a clue.  So, any help will be appreciated.
>
> 1.  Will I need gloves?
> 2.  Will my water and stuff freeze?
> 3.  What extra gear should I bring?
> 4.  What extra clothing?
> 5.  Is it safe to hang my upper body out of the tent and cook breakfast
while
> the rest of me stays in the tent and toasty in my bag?
> 6.  how close is too close to set your tent next to a camp fire?
> 7.  What are the warning signs of hypothermia?
> 8.  Also, since the daytime highs are going to be in the 50's, and I am,
> afterall, hiking, do you think I'll get hot and wish I had on shorts and a
> t-shirt?
>
> I think that's it.  I'm sure I'll think of a hundred things I should have
> asked when I'm out there, so feel free to put in your two cents.
>
> KellyGoTitans (who, thanks to the Jets, will be playing in Oakland next
> weekend).
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