The daylight tend to be less for all days now, and it reminds us that the winter season is on its run…So now its is time to check the equipment. Put batteries into the transceiver etc. And why don’t do an easy search just for sharpening up the memory and skills? When it comes to winter conditions there are some important things to remember. A good thing to remember will be COLD; Clean, avoid Overheat, Loose Layers, Dry, keep the clothing dry. During winter condition it is very important to continuously eat to get energy and trough that avoid frost bites hypothermia. You also must consider that the height will effect the temperature. Normally we have a decrease of temperature within ~0,6-07 degrees within every 100 height meter. So you have to take that in consider while ascending a mountain. Another good rule is before you go to sleep in a sleeping bag in winter time whatever it is in tent or a bivouac eat something with high energy content and drink something warm. That will give a good start to keep up the body heat during the night…
We all have lots of roles we are responsible for; Father(mother), husband(wife), son, (daughter) board member, your profession, mate, guide, and many many more things. And sometimes is good to just being human. What I mean is that just that to relax sometimes. Take a coffee (or tea)and just be…Don’t be effective, don’t workout, just enjoy you being you. I think November is the best time of the year and just enjoying yourself for a moment. Reflect over all you have experienced during the year all good things that have happened. Be proud and satisfied over yourself and celebrate your strength.
This week I will test the Salewa Sella 3L PTXR Pant. This is a 3 layer ski/mountaineer pant. It is Powertex responsive with 90% polyester and 10% wool. It is very breathable and also got zippers at the thighs so you can ventilate extra (miss a net here for avoiding snow from coming in) It got 2 front pockets and 2 thigh pockets, wind and waterproof of course . 220 Euro will be the price. So I will get back with my first opinion within a week…
Ted Ström – Vintersaga – YouTube
See ya soon
This COLD rule was a good one to remember Bergman. Thanks for that.
I surely agree that november is the time for relaxing. Brewing some coffee and reading those mountainbooks one the shelf..
Look forward to hear more about those pants.
Stay strong.