Winter Hiking Essentials with Kris Van Handel

Kris and Lori each provide some of their must have winter hiking gear and tips for having a great outdoors experience during the colder months. 

Kris is a 3 time completer of the National Scenic Ice Age Trail and has written a book about her section hiking experience. 

Topics Covered: 

• Keeping hands and feet warm
• Clothing Layers
• Microspikes
• Snow Baskets on Trekking Poles
• Snowshoes
• Protecting your lips and face
• Gloves vs Mittens
• Car Essentials for getting safely to the trail 

Bookmark this Winter 10 Essentials list by Green Mountain Club


Connect with Kris Van Handel:
Check out her book: Hiking with Hair Tie
Hike Episode: Section Hiking the Ice Age Trail
Instagram: @kris_vanhandel

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