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TEST THE COLD!

8 January 2019

WHEN IT IS VERY COLD OR WHEN THE WIND CHILL IS SIGNIFICANT:

Cover as much exposed skin as possible. Your body's extremities, such as the ears, nose, fingers and toes lose heat the fastest. Keep active and take more frequent breaks to warm up!

 

For more information, download our « How to dress » checklist in the Practical tips section of the website.

 

We also invite you to read the following articles (French version only) to demystify the effect of cold on the practice of snow sports:

Qu'est-ce que le refroidissement éolien? Radio-Canada - Publié le 28 décembre 2017

Dix conseils pour ne pas geler dehors - La Presse - Publié le 9 janvier 2018

 

Skiing and snowboarding are winter sports and cold weather forecasts deserve to be better understood in order to hit the snowy slopes... and enjoy it!