Winter Gear Guide to High Peaks Hiking | 2024 | Adirondack Winter 46'er
Winter Gear Guide to High Peaks Hiking | 2024 | Adirondack Winter 46'er
Everything you need to know about Winter Hiking gear for the Winter 46!
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Jonathan, would love a vid on backcountry ski setups for the HP. Thanks for sharing.
Do you have a recommendation for an alternative to boots while hiking in high snow? Boots hurt my Achilles and i exclusively wear trail runners. I change out of wet socks and shoes once returning to my car, but generally stay warm with wet feet until then thru exertion.
Dude I even like watching you sell me stuff…. You’ve got a great presence…thorough and entertaining.. and sincere
Very comprehensive. Thanks !
Awesome video glad you’re back!
Excellent video – thank you for creating this resource.
I used to go hiking when living in Buffalo, I moved to Houston 2 years ago and I miss going to the Adirondacks. I am seriously considering on returning, and hiking in the Adirondacks is a big reason.
I was hoping for this exact video – brought down some gear Thursday but it was so warm I didn’t get to try anything out. Thanks for the video. I bought the Hiilsound gaiters based on a previous video. Will have to stop by the store next time I am down. Cheers!
Great video, especially the layering tips. I would recommend this video to anyone getting into winter hiking. Some other recommendations if I may:
– Eddie Bauer has merino base layers on sale
– I believe Jonathan meant he doesn’t recommend a puffy less than 650fill, not 350
– Oboz Bridger is a great insulated boot but has a traditional/ narrow toe box. Merrell Moab Speed Thermo Mid offers more splay
– Back up water. Besides 2x insulated bottles outside your pack, carry another inside your pack. I like a bigger 2L insulated bottle. Also don’t rely on finding unfrozen water to filter. Have a way to boil more
– Med Kit. In WFA class I learned to keep extra electrolytes in my med kit in case you use up your supply or encounter another hiker in need. Bonking in winter can turn into a life/ death situation
– Battery Banks. Keep ‘em warm and dry
– Highly recommend a SAT messenger or PLB
– Sit Pads are easily overlooked. Besides a small seat version, a full sized closed cell or even a high R-rated inflatable pad would increase your chances of survival during an emergency
Packs- At least 30L. Molle webbing on the front is a bonus in case snowshoes need to be strapped up and carried. Osprey Kyte (f) and Osprey Kestrel (m)
Be safe, be prepared, enjoy the winter season everyone🥾🏔️❄️
Cool video, love a little extra from @ericstevenson9529, I would only add a list of links to each product you discussed in the video. Thanks!
Fantastic information, thank you! Buuuut, it was hard to understand much of what you said because you talk so fast. Your information is potentially life saving and I would hate to miss, or have anyone else miss, crucial information.
Good info 🤙🏽
Poles are good if you fall down deep.
I can’t afford this shi
Great video
Can you give me link to those gaiters that you are using
You think they are better than Black Diamond Apex gaiters?
Lowa Renegade are my absolute favorite hiking boots.
Those micro spikes you recommended are not on your website. How do we find them?
Id personally recommend ditching the big bulky ski goggles in exchange for parachute goggles, they offer better visibility, lighter, and take up little room in a pack and can be stashed easily in a jacket pocket.
Wait you can get fined for not having snow shoes?
When I’m hiking I prefer a polyester spandex blend for a base layer they seem to dry a lot faster then merino. 90% of the time I’m winter hiking below tree line I’m just wearing a base layer and rain gear. Every on is a little different so the key is figuring out what works best for you.
Great video!
So glad you are back!!!
Excellent gear list. I’ve been slowly adding to my winter gear to attempt some winter High Peaks. Thanks!
Great point on gear selection, but the most important point you made was know the summit weather! Great channel.
The mountaineer In Keene is also a great store to buy everything