to wear inside your jacket . Unless you are properly dressed , you will not enjoy your winter outdoor adventure , whether it be cross-country skiing , downhill skiing , hiking , ice fishing , photography , snowmobiling , or snowshoeing .
Breakfast , lunch , and dinner should be high in calories because that ’ s what your body craves to stay warm during cold weather . A thermos of coffee , tea , or soup will help boost your morale when it ’ s cold . Consider taking high-energy snack bars along with a sports drink to stay hydrated if you ’ re going to be active .
When it comes to winter awareness , pay attention to speed limits , particularly in national parks where wildlife is common near highways . Speed limits are designed for your safety — especially on icy roads and to minimize damage from collisions with wildlife . You will not be able to stop your vehicle to avoid a wildlife collision if you are
driving too fast . Carry an emergency survival kit in your vehicle — it could save your life should you get stranded .
Winter photography has its challenges , a cosmic law being battery drain in power-hogging digital cameras . It ’ s best to store batteries in an inside pocket so they stay warm and keep their charge . Another issue is condensation on the contacts between the lens and camera body , which could cause electrical shorts . If it ’ s really cold , put your camera and lens in a zippered plastic bag while outside , seal it , then put it in your camera bag before going home . Leave the camera sealed for an hour or so before taking it out of the plastic bag to minimize condensation . If you put a cold camera inside a warm vehicle , condensation will form on the lens and camera contacts , which must be carefully wiped off to dry the contacts .
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