Winter Safety

[Woody]

Please be safe out there! 

Tips on how to dress during cold weather
- Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Trapped air
   between the layers will insulate you. Outer garments should be tightly
   woven, water repellent, and hooded.
- Wear a hat, because 40% of your body heat can be lost from your head.
- Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.
- Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.
- Try to stay dry and out of the wind.

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[Realtree]

I use these tips on a regular basis, being that I spend 90% of my work day outside in the elements during the winter months. I have found that layering with lighter weight clothing is much better than just having one "bulky" jacket on, as throughout the day as you get warm or cool down you can easily add or remove a layer quickly to avoid getting overheated and sweaty which leads to wet and chilled soon after.

Great tips Woody, thanks for sharing !! 

[Crazy4Outdoors]

Another news article......and reminder, from the La Crosse Tribune.

Published - Thursday, January 03, 2008

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After death, DNR urging snowmobilers to use caution
By ANNE JUNGEN | La Crosse Tribune


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LEON, Wis. — A 36-year-old Melvina, Wis., man died Sunday after a snowmobile crash in Monroe County, making it the first snowmobiling fatality of the season in the region, officials said Wednesday.

Alan Wolf died after colliding with a tree near Leon, Wis., said Monroe County Sheriff Dennis Pederson. Wolf was being transported to a local hospital by private car when the female driver called authorities to report a medical emergency, Pederson said. The sheriff’s department met the woman and Wolf near Cashton, Wis., where she reported he had hit a tree. He later died.
December’s heavy snowfall means more snowmobilers are on the trails, which leads to an increase in crashes, said Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden Shawna Stringham. She has responded to three minor crashes in Vernon County so far this winter.

“There is a lot of snow, and people get interested in (snowmobiling),” she said.

La Crosse, Crawford, Trempealeau and Monroe counties reported a minor to no increase in snowmobile-related crashes this season.

The DNR offers these tips for safe snowmobiling:


Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during snowmobile operation. Drinking alcohol before or during snowmobiling can impair judgment and slow reaction time.


Slow down. Operators should drive at a speed that will allow for ample reaction time.


Carry a first-aid kit, flashlight, knife, compass, map and waterproof matches.


Avoid driving across bodies of water when uncertain of ice thickness or water currents. Changing weather and moving water in streams and lake inlets affect the thickness and strength of ice on lakes and ponds.


Dress appropriately. Always wear a helmet with goggles or a face shield to prevent injuries. Wear layers of water-repellent clothing.


Stay on marked trails or, where allowed, on the right shoulder of the road. Be alert for fences, tree stumps and stretched wire that may be covered by snow.


Never travel alone. But if you must, tell someone your destination, planned route and when you will return.

Anne Jungen can be reached at (608) 791-8224 or ajungen@lacrossetribune.com. [/color]