Winter isn’t just cold and dark; it’s long, and if you’re going to get through to the other side, you’ll want to get outside. Seasonal Affective Disorder affects millions of Americans and exercising in nature is recommended to combat it, but winter hiking is a different kettle of fish to just pulling on your sneakers and hitting the trail in summer.
If you’re ready to embrace cold weather hiking, there are a few things you’ll want to know before you go to stay safe and comfortable and have a great time. Read on for the nine common winter hiking mistakes you really want to avoid.
