Stay Comfortable in Any Weather

Sunny and 70 is nice, but makes for a mighty short hiking season. Hit the trail all year long by learning how to thrive–not just survive–in wet, cold, hot, and windy conditions. Here are 115 guide-approved tips.

Author:: Molly Loomis
Updated:: Feb 14, 2017
Original:: Sep 30, 2009

RAIN

WIND

COLD

HEAT

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On the trail and in camp, beat the cold with these tips.

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