The Hungry Hiker's video: HOW TO PREPARE FOR WINTER HIKING Day Hiking in Washington State

Let’s talk about how to prepare for winter hiking because hiking in the winter is MUCH different than hiking in the warm weather. In this video, I’ll go over winter hiking basics like figuring out where to go, the conditions you’ll need to check before you go including trail conditions, road conditions, weather forecasts and avalanche forecasts, why you should put together a trip itinerary and leave it with someone who’s not going on the trip with you, winter hiking gear, clothing and footwear, the ten essentials, winter hiking tips and a ton of FREE winter hiking resources. ~~~Gear Mentioned In This Video~~~ Pack: https://alnk.to/hDiIpFd Garmin inReach Explorer+: https://alnk.to/gdY8hc3 Sunglasses: https://knockaround.com/collections/premiums-sunglasses?sscid=91k4_f4ems&utm_source=shareasale&utm_medium=314743&utm_campaign=1319325 Liner Gloves: https://alnk.to/dAeLyCG Snow Mittens: https://alnk.to/7B7zpPU Trekking Poles: https://alnk.to/58iou1o Snow Baskets (for trekking poles): Microspikes: https://alnk.to/60Shwjc Snowshoes: https://alnk.to/58iJ8Ss Compass: https://alnk.to/hDiSvk5 Emergency Blanket: https://alnk.to/fS8Is0v Ultralight, Down Puffy: https://amzn.to/3lpbI5x Insulated Jacket: https://alnk.to/b7qvyYv Water Bottle: https://alnk.to/3y4dp3L Socks: https://alnk.to/3n8OFkm Hat: https://choosemountains.com/store/foam-otto-meshback-trucker Neck Gaiter: https://choosemountains.com/store/neckgaiter Storm Proof Matches: https://alnk.to/apLOhRi Knife: https://www.buckknives.com/product/366-rival-iii-knife/0366BKS-B/ Hand Warmers: https://amzn.to/3mnZhYN Merino Wool Base Layer Top: https://alnk.to/8iM287u ~~~FREE Winter Hiking Resources Mentioned In This Video~~~ Hiking Guide on WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-outside/hikes Washington State Non-Motorized Sno-Parks: https://parks.state.wa.us/303/Sno-Parks The Mountaineers Activities: https://www.mountaineers.org/activities Washington Trails Association: https://www.wta.org WSDOT Road Conditions: https://www.wsdot.com/traffic/passes/ National Weather Service: https://forecast.weather.gov/ Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC): https://nwac.us What I Bring For A Winter Hike + How I Pack My Pack: https://youtu.be/Q5DUmrdLHpo What To Wear Winter Hiking + Snowshoeing: https://youtu.be/R_Og7hyHkjI My Favorite Winter Hiking Shoes | Gear Review: Salomon Vaya Powder: https://youtu.be/9cbjoA4WooY FREE ONLINE COURSE: Basics for Backcountry Recreation, presented by NWAC (Northwest Avalanche Center): https://nwac.us/backcountry-basics/ ******* Become A Patron: https://www.patreon.com/TheHungryHiker Subscribe To My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/thehungryhiker Sign up for my FREE monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bL8fWz Visit my Amazon Storefront to see all of my favorite backpacking and video gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kathleenlovesyoga ******* DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support my YouTube Channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this one. Thank you for your support! *******MY LINKS******* WEBSITE: http://www.The-Hungry-Hiker.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/_thehungryhiker/ , , https://youtu.be/0aF6raBRPHY