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stevematthys
Jan 16, 2003, 1:32 AM
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What are some good ways to stay warm during a climb (besides buy warm clothing). i am talking about improving circulation and that type of stuff, or is there any way?
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gyngve
Jan 16, 2003, 1:38 AM
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Keep yourself hydrated and well-fed.
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jhump
Jan 16, 2003, 1:42 AM
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Hands- a trick I call the friction rub, put hands palm to palm between knees, squeeze knees onto palms while you rub hands together. Also tape hand warmers to wrists.
Feet- bread bag VBL
Face- OR Gorilla Balaclava with face shield.
Body- Windshirt, you can work like hell in them without sweating too much, and the wind won't get to you.
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gawd
Jan 19, 2003, 10:55 PM
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i wear a different shirt approaching then i do while climbing.
drink lots of water
the key to staying warm is about being effiecent. a blanace between not moving and moving.
oops times over
more if i get a chande....
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pancaketom
Jan 19, 2003, 11:41 PM
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I put my hands on my neck to warm them. This is especially good when I wear a hood. Also a puffy down jacket can be great, although usually just for belaying. Wear gloves for belaying and when not climbing. face in the sun is much better than shady finger cracks.
I guess a lot of the strategies depend on what temperatures are out there, and if it is sunny or windy or precipitating.
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