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Winter is by far my favorite time for backpacking and camping. Still, there's no reason to be a hero: instead, STAY SAFE.

Avoiding Hypothermia

• Dress in warm layers.
  
• Stay as dry as possible.
• Protect yourself from wind, rain, and snow
• Drink plenty of water
• Eat high-energy food
• Don't work yourself too hard.

Recognizing Hypothermia

• Shivering. A
• Slurred speech.
• Loss of coordination.
• Confusion.
• Apathy
• Irrational behavior.

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