Staying Warm

Many thin layers are lighter & warmer than 1 thick garment. The pass will likely be the coldest section.

If you get chilled at the end of the hiking day, climb into your sleeping bag. Cuddle-up. Do anything you can to warm-up to prevent the start of hypothermia.

Fleece garments are warm, even when wet, & they dry quickly. A down vest doubles as a pillow.

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Staying Fit on the Trail

Some hikers thrive on a difficult trip while others wear down quickly.

To survive & thrive, most importantly, avoid getting sick.

Be sure that standards of hygiene are maintained. Faecal contamination of any kind is the easiest way to get sick. Be sure to put alcohol-based antibacterial gel on your hands throughout the day, particularly before you stick your hands into a bag of GORP.

Al Brawn in Soaring with the Eagles cites a statistic from Tilton (Gut Reactions)

Viral syndromes & diarrhoea account for 60% of the illnesses and 45% of the illness evacuations (from wilderness programs)!

Proper food and safe, sufficient water are essential.