11 things that can ruin winter hiking

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 14, 2022

This incomplete list of things that can ruin winter hiking is based on my outdoor experiences. I hope it helps you hike successfully in the cold.
• Long rest breaks
• Snacks that freeze
• Deciding you don’t need water
• Falling down
• Starting late
• No hat
• Frozen batteries
• Cold hands
• Wearing too much
• Incorrect footwear
• Not wearing sunglasses