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Hints to ward off winter's chill
Reprinted From
Conservation News
Winter is here, cold and
snowy. To the unprepared -
stranded victims of car break
downs, novice winter recreatio
nists -- it can bring such horrors
as frostbite and hypothermia.
What should you do if you
have not chosen to experience
winter conditions first hand, but
Fate has played a nasty trick on
you -- your car is immobolized
by the snow? Before starting
out on a winter trip, leave word
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with a friend where you're
headed, and by what route.
Proper precautionary dress
includes a temperature-rated
goose-down jacket and match
ing pants; wool-lined leather
mittens (not gloves!) which hold
your fingers together and gene
rate warmth; and fleece or
felt-lined boots. Hands and feet
are especially vulnerable to cold
weather, so make sure they are
well-protected.
Head gear (a goose down or
heavy wool cap) is especially
Guilfordian
important, because approxi
mately one-third of body heat
escapes from your head. Stock
ing caps are not good insula
tors. A wool mask is good
protection against frostbite.
Don't leave your car to seek
help -- let it find you. When
snowdrifts cover landmarks, it's
easy to get lost. It's a good idea
to run your car 10 or 15 minutes
until you warm up, then turn it
off and get some exercise until
you begin to feel cold. Repeat
the process as often as neces
sary to keep warm and awake.
If your stay proves longer
than anticipated, put the snow
to work for you: build a snow pit
or igloo to protect you from the
wind. Make a fire for heat, light
and a smoke signal. Remember
that the universal distress sys
tem is three of anything!
Try not to perspire because
you'll get chilled. Keeping dry
is essential. If you're dehydra
ted, melt snow first, then drink
-- this has a less chilling effect
on your system than eating it as
is. Most important -- Don't
Panic! A clear head and good
spirits are necessary for survi
val.
Winter recreation ists must
also take measures for protec
tion against adverse weather
conditions. Always bring a poc
ket knife, hatchet, compass,
map, matches, first-aid kit,
flashlight, sunglasses to pre
vent snow blindness ~ and a
FRIEND. The last is most
essential. Don't venture off
alone.
Dress in multiple layers of
clothing so you can add or take
off as needed. Bundling up in
too much clothing is a common
mistake which causes excessive
sweating and undermines insu
lation efficiency. Bring several
wool shirts (which stay warm
even when wet), sweaters and a
windproof nylon outer shell.
Wind is the major source of heat
loss.
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We are looking for young
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located in Hendersonville,
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especially in Swimming
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study. Inquires -- Morgan
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