Keep Comfortable While Hiking in the Snowdonia Range
by Pete Williams
The weather in the Snowdonia region in Wales is at best unpredictable. Although the area - with its breathtaking mountain views - is very favored by tourists, it receives some of the most rain in the entire U.K.
The northern range of the Snowdonia National Park, which is home to the area's largest mountains, is among the most well-liked area with tourists and it also presents the most challenges. Not only do walkers have to handle shifting weather but they also have to plan for the modifications in temperatures as the altitude changes.
For that reason it's very crucial that you prepare and dress appropriately. Being too hot or too cold will make your hike uncomfortable plus they can be dangerous and lead to problems on the trail. Having the right equipment and clothing will significantly lower chances of difficulties and the demand for expert services of mountain rescue teams, that are located throughout the Snowdonia region and Wales.
Avoid cotton. Cotton can be very comfortable however, if you're planning on a challenging hike it would be far better to leave your T-shirt at home and find something more appropriate to wear. Cotton holds in water; the more you sweat, the wetter the fabric can become and it will sap all of your body heat along with it. You will be extremely uncomfortable after a couple of hours of strenuous activity and there is also the risk of hypothermia should your body loses too much heat.
Hypothermia ranges from mild to extremely severe. In mild cases people may not even know that they have hypothermia. Some of the indicators may include: shivering, slurred speech, low energy, clumsiness and confusion. Rather then wearing a cotton shirt, we recommend layering your clothing. Each layer needs to be lightweight so you don't feel bogged down with clothes when you are out exploring nature. Listed below are four layers you need to incorporate on your next hike.
First Layer - Finding the right under garments: Your first layer is important since this will be in direct contact with the skin. The fabric is meant to remove the moisture away from your skin and keep you warm. This layer should skin-tight to be able to move along with your body. Two good choices for the first layer are silk or Polypropylene. While we always like natural fabrics we'd recommend polypropylene due to its ability to wick moisture from the skin and keep your body warm. The material doesn't absorb any moisture. It can be relatively cheap and durable.
Second layer - the comfort zone: In this layer you want to use something that is comfortable yet still keeps you warm and dry. Some people say that it is ok to wear cotton for this layer; but you know our ideas on this subject. Instead we think nylon or lightweight wool are great options for a second layer. We're an enormous fan of wool. It is a natural fiber that still keeps insulating properties even when wet. You can also find wool clothing in a number of weights. The hotter it's the lighter weight you will need and vice-versa. The one disadvantage to wool is that when it is wet it becomes heavier. We'd actually advise wearing nylon since you can always employ wool as the next layer of clothing.
Third layer - staying warm: This is known as the insulating layer and is very important in cooler weather. In milder weather this layer isn't as important; however we would not advise ignoring this layer. If you are too warm you can easily take it off and then when it gets nippy simply put it back on. The 2 options for this layer are wool or fleece. This is the reason we propose wearing nylon for your second layer and then wool for this layer. Wool then fleece is also a great choice. However, we'd not advise 2 layers of wool because of the weight factor when they're wet. Fleece is a wonderful option because it's light-weight and dries fast (which is better than wool). The fabric can provide some protection against the wind; nevertheless the older the material the less protection it provides.
Fourth layer - waterproofing: When we explained at the outset of this post, the Snowdonia area and national park has high amounts of rainfall so this layer is critical. We recommend using Gore-Tex because it's waterproof. The only real downside to waterproof clothes are they aren't very breathable, and that means you can get very hot and sweaty after a demanding hike. To combat many manufacturers have designed vents into their clothing.
Hiking with the Snowdonia region can be extremely thrilling and relaxing; making sure you have the appropriate clothing will help to keep you comfortable and safe.
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