6 Tips for Warm & Comfortable Cold-Weather Climbing
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I wrote a post that will hopefully help those new to ice climbing and cold-weather rock climbing have a more warm and comfortable time. Let me know what you think, and if you have any other tips and tricks for cold weather, I'd love to hear them! |
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Thanks! |
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You're bound to get called out for the mere suggestion of alcohol. Peripheral vasodilator and all that. |
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Good points, thanks Gunkiemike! |
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the heart shock is bs in this timeline |
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Buff Johnson wrote:the heart shock is bs in this timelineNot sure what you mean by "in this timeline," but what I'm talking about is often referred to as afterdrop I guess it's apparently controversial as to whether it's a real phenomenon or not (which I didn't realize until I looked further into it just now), but the claim is that cold blood returning from the limbs can further lower your core temperature, which could be dangerous if you're already hypothermic. Good tip on the extra clothing, it's never a bad thing to bring extra layers along if you're not hiking far! |
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It would be a concern if you were already down, for hours. In other words, it's more a concern for the rescue work timeline than a self or companion situation. |
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I actually think that the Funky Penguin is more effective than the Windmill. |
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Buff Johnson wrote:It would be a concern if you were already down, for hours. In other words, it's more a concern for the rescue work timeline than a self or companion situation. Don't worry about shaking out or the return flow from your arms. You're much better off keeping your circulation moving.Gotcha. I figured better safe than sorry, but that makes sense. Thanks for the extra info, I'll remove the warning! |
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camhead wrote:I actually think that the Funky Penguin is more effective than the Windmill.My girlfriend said the same thing :-) I think the penguin is more effective for overall warming, but nothing beats the windmill for getting your digits defrosted! |
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Here's my tip:
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Mike Lane wrote:Here's my tip: * Strap a snow shovel on the front of your vehicle * Drive south * When someone points to it and says 'Whats that?', you have arrived at your destinationHaha! Excellent tip. |
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I'll have to try that handwarmer in the chalkbag trick. |
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johnsonbrad1 wrote:I'll have to try that handwarmer in the chalkbag trick.It works quite well, definitely give it a shot! |
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Better yet (or so I'm told)...tape a hand warmer to the inside of each wrist. Climb on. |
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Ryan Nevius wrote:Better yet (or so I'm told)...tape a hand warmer to the inside of each wrist. Climb on.I don't think the normal hand warmers are supposed to have prolonged contact with your skin, but I have heard they make wrist warmer packs designed for this. I wasn't able to turn anything up on Google when I was writing the post, but if you know of anything I' be interested in checking it out! |
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Ryan Nevius wrote:Better yet (or so I'm told)...tape a hand warmer to the inside of each wrist. Climb on.I do this for climbing cold rock. |
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Scott, do you ever notice any irritation from having the hand warmers on your bare skin? |
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I haven't, but that doesn't make it a good idea. |
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Scott O wrote:I haven't, but that doesn't make it a good idea.Ha! Well thanks for being the guinea pig, please post up if your hands fall off. ;-) |
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Funky Penguin?? Please tell me more! |