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Fiona Russell

How to be a fastpacker in winter: 12 tips for staying safe when the temperature drops

Fastpacker in snowy mountains.

You might be wondering if it possible to fastpack in the winter – and still stay safe on the trails and in the hills and mountains? After all, most people associate fastpacking with carrying less kit and this means that the activity is normally reserved to the months of spring and summer.

However, there are ways to make fastpacking a possibility in the colder months, while still paying attention to the dangers of being out in cold, icy, snowy and wet conditions.

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