Ways to keep warm when traveling in snow and ice

If you intend to travel to snowy areas at this time, visitors should prepare in advance to stay healthy and have a smooth trip.

Wear layers:Wearing multiple layers of clothing will help retain heat better than wearing just one thick shirt, and should be made of wool. Cover up as much as possible, don't forget gloves, scarves and hats to keep warm. You should avoid clothes made of cotton, because cotton absorbs sweat and when wet it will be very cold. Choose a jacket that is water-resistant but still sweat-wicking. Photo: Outdoorgearlab.

Drink plenty of water:Even if you don’t sweat, extreme cold can dehydrate you faster. Experienced hikers say water helps you regain body heat more quickly. So drink water before you leave the house and keep drinking warm water throughout your hike. Photo: Nikwax.

Keep body temperature:The average human body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius, hypothermia occurs when this level drops below 35 degrees Celsius. You should keep your chest warm, this is the best way to keep your hands and feet warm. Photo: Viet Hung/Zing.

Choose the right type of shoes: Feet are one of the most heat-sensitive parts of the body, keeping your feet warm will help you feel warmer. If you go to an area with ice and snow, you need to pay even more attention to your shoes. The most ideal type of shoe is one that is waterproof but still breathable, not too stuffy. Shoes should fit your feet, not too loose. At the same time, you should wear wool socks instead of cotton socks. Photo: Ski-trek.

Nutritional supplements:Eating enough and more than usual will help your body cope with the cold better. You should bring chocolate to help increase blood sugar and generate heat when you are outside in the cold for a long time. Photo: Sproutsandchocolate.

According to Zing.vn