I plan to do my first Alpine snow hiking this winter, in Vic, and am wondering about what additional clothes I will need - ie. over and above what I am using for the other three seasons.
I have a ski-type jacket that I think will suffice for the top half; however, I am unsure whether I should plan for something warmer for my legs than just std waterproof overpants.
Whadaya reckon?
Andrew
PS. Is there any other Winter-only gear I should be considering?
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TIP: The online Bushwalk Inventory System can help bushwalkers with a variety of bushwalk planning tasks, including: Manage which items they take bushwalking so that they do not forget anything they might need, plan meals for their walks, and automatically compile food/fuel shopping lists (lists of consumables) required to make and cook the meals for each walk. It is particularly useful for planning for groups who share food or other items, but is also useful for individual walkers.
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Legs have feelings too
by andrewbish » Thu 24 Mar, 2011 1:52 pm
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Re: Legs have feelings too
by Moondog55 » Thu 24 Mar, 2011 3:01 pm
Give me a call on 0432506821
i can help you with advice and many years experience. Also check the winter walking thread to which I contributed
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i can help you with advice and many years experience. Also check the winter walking thread to which I contributed
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Re: Legs have feelings too
by Moondog55 » Thu 24 Mar, 2011 5:40 pm
The long answer is it depends on what you normally take but a good rule of thumb would be one extra layer for your legs, one extra layer for your head and an extra layer and a half for your torso and depending on how warm you sleep an extra mattress or foam pad
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