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How to Dress for Cold Weather Walking

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Updated December 04, 2008

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Dressing for Cold Weather Walking - Gloves

Columbia Fleece Mittens

Columbia Fleece Mittens

Wendy Bumgardner © 2006
Keeping your hands warm is essential for cold weather walking comfort. Mittens are much better than gloves, as your fingers all help warm each other. For more severe cold, I wear windproof fleece mittens.

For days that are just a bit chilly, I buy those cheap stretchy knit gloves and wear them till my hands warm up, which generally takes only a few minutes.

If it is just too cold to walk outdoors, consider these options:
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