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Posted by adam g on December 17, 2007 at 3:41:33 pm EST
In reply to Climbing Mt. Mitchell North Carolina Xmas... posted by Sigsterrr on December 15, 2007 at 4:23:43 pm EST

How about a stove?

If you haven't got it find the USGS topo map for the area. Surf on over to MyTopo links from the front page here. The localized maps are great as long as you stay on and kind find the trail. They're pretty much worthless to you if you lose the trail or it's covered in snow. Snow has a way of making deer paths look like the main path especially if no one has trod through it before you; and if someone has already been through it who's to say they were on the right path? The topos will help you find water if it's scarce.

From what you're describing (or at least as it's described) your foot gear is pretty weak. To keep your feet warm you need to insualte your shins. The insul boots are OK, but what happens when they get wet from sweat. If you have time swing by an REI and get some socks (Thorlos, Smartwool etc) that wicks the water and will dry quickly. For this area & weather inuslate your feet & not your boot.

While you're hiking it's easy to keep warm since your body is burning the energy, especially your legs. It won't take much to stay warm on the move. Standing still is when you need to be able to slip on an extra layer for the length of the break. Places to pay attention to to stay warm are your shins, wrists & forearms, neck, & head (Mom was right, put a hat on if your cold). The other places are your armpits & lower back but there's not much you can do with those while hiking with a pack. Adjust the pro these areas have as needed to make yourself warmer or cooler. I think it's better to be a little on the cool side when on the move and whatever is comfortable during the breaks. Try to minimize how much you sweat.

I suppose you already know not to use cotton for insul layers?

ag

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