Facing the Mountain Weather

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First you must know if the weather you are up against, before gearing up and going for your climb check out first how the weather will be at your climbing site. Check out weather forecasts through the local weather bureau or through weather websites.

In facing cold weather be sure to wear thick and layered warm clothes, some climbing eye protection for the drafts and other things you might need to combat freezing temperatures.
Check the altitude of your destination before climbing, if the air pressure decreases as you go up mountains, the higher you climb the thinner the air will be. See if you are going to climb heights that will require you to have aid for breathing.

Always keep your head covered for cold weather; you typically loose almost half of your body heat with an uncovered head.

Remember the useful mnemonic for surviving cold mountain weather: COLD and Clean clothing, Overheating prevention, Loose and Layered clothes, and Dry clothing.