Hiking when its cold

Nighthiker · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714

Low 40's this early morning during a night hike, anyone else hike when its this cold ?

Arizonaheat · Posted: 3/1/2003, 6:49 am Post subject:

yep headed out right now to who knows where in the Supes, but it will be off trail. Did Haunted Canyon at 27 snow on ground, Reavis a couple weeks ago was 27 with heavy frost. I don't mind hiking in cool weather, being from CO. I wouldn't call it cold Laughing

I used to sweat at 40, but after living here for several years now, I freeze at 70 like everyone else Laughing

Gotta go.

plummer150 · Posted: 3/1/2003, 8:30 am Post subject: re:

Daddee · Posted: 3/1/2003, 10:55 pm Post subject:

I preffer to hike in the cold over hiking in the heat. As long as I am dressed for it with a goodly amount of layers - then give me cold any day. I get enough of heat during the summer. I want COLD.
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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

Was in the Catalinas yesterday..on Pontatoc Canyon trail --It was really cold --started out kinda chilly but as the day wore on it became downright chilly & windy to boot! -- Needed them gloves & fleece headgear!
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Nighthiker · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714

Forgot to add that I took a thermas of hot cocoa and oatmeal cookies for a snack. Mmm.

plummer150 · Posted: 3/3/2003, 2:39 pm Post subject: re:

gps_hiker · Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 47

I thought there have been studies that have shown that cold weather exercise is harder in many ways than hot temp's?

Anyone recall the specifics? ie. you burn more calories

Daddee · Posted: 3/3/2003, 3:07 pm Post subject:

Canyon Dweller · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 712 Location: Denver, CO

I've done a number of hikes when it was cold. It's kinda hard not to since i grew up in FLagstaff. I have hiked in the snow and in the fog. Fog is neat to hike in. December of 2000 I hiked out of the Grand Canyon in my shorts. Shocked

It was cold and windy. I have not hiked in the cold in a long time.
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maryphyl · Posted: 3/4/2003, 6:19 am Post subject:

We quit cold weather hiking for several years but took it up again this winter. I think the hardest part is the long nights. We solved this by reading out loud to each other. We also had a lot of warm clothing so we could sit outside for a couple of hours after the sun went down--had a full moon.
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ck1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa

This topic made me laugh...back east, it's not an option to not hike in the cold if you hike regularly.

Heading out into inclement weather adds a whole new element to the outdoor experience...hiking when it's nice (traditional AZ weather) is "easy"...head out into snow, rain, heat...and it's a different world!
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Canyon Dweller · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 712 Location: Denver, CO

I have to agree with you ck1, it is a different world when you are out in the different elements it is a different world.
Up in Flagstaff it's not an option either if you want to do hiking regularly. there is about 100 days of nice weather, then it's all about hiking in the cold, unless your talking about Flagstaffs last few winters. I really liked hiking in the snow.
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overrocked · Joined: 07 Jan 2003 Posts: 51 Location: phx, AZ

You burn a few more calories, because when it's cold you are trying to keep your core at a certain temperature. Usually you need more water too. I don't really notice the difference until I stop, I guess you need to add layers before you stop. The science is pretty basic. You work a little harder when you are exercising, and trying to stay warm. I feel fairly hungry whether it is cold or not, from the exercising alone. Wink

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