BANGOR DAILY NEWS • November 23, 2025
A friend went hiking on a cold, blustery day in late November. At first, she was cold. As she hiked the mountain, she became hot. At the top of the mountain, exposed to the wind, she cooled off again. Then, on the way down, it felt as if frost was creeping into her bones. I can relate. The solution: Dress in layers. Instead of relying on just a thick coat and snow pants for warmth, you should pile on multiple, thinner layers of clothing. That way, you can take off layers as you warm up as a way of regulating your temperature. avoid wearing any cotton clothing. It holds onto moisture, such as sweat, which can rapidly cool your body. if you dress properly in layers, winter hiking isn’t cold. Remember: it shouldn’t be hot, either. Once you get used to it, removing and adding layers as you hike will just come naturally. ~ Aislinn Sarnacki