How you dress can make a difference in the performance and reduce the risk of injury from hypo or hyperthermia!
Cold Weather Activities
• Wear several layers of light clothing the allow air circulation
• Clothing should enable sweat to evaporate
• Wool or synthetic material like polypropylene dries rapidly
• Wear a hat to avoid hypothermia – 30 to 40% of the bodies heat is lost from the head
• Gloves may be appropriate based on the activity
• Sweatproof sunscreen is encouraged for activities on the snow
Warm Weather Activities
• Wear loose fitting clothing
• Do not change clothes when they become wet – as sweat evaporates it cools you
• Wear nylon, linen clothing, or clothing made of synthetic material like Coolmax
• Prevent polyester or plastic clothing, namely with elastic bands at the wrist, ankles, and neck which promote sweating
• Wear light colored clothing to reflect heat rays
• Sunscreen will be necessary for outdoor activities – look for waterproof and sweatproof with an spf of at least 15
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