Winter Hiking Intro

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Re: Winter Hiking Intro

Post by mindfolded »

They were only casually mentioned above, but goggles are a must-have for me. They do wonders on your morale in high winds. Earbuds to block out the noise of the wind can help as well, but they can get really cold and make your ears hurt if they do.
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