Yosemite early December hiking, need clothing game plan?
I will be hiking the first week of December with a school group in Yosemite. It is predicted to be 38F at most, a bit colder than I normally deal with. I've got silk underwear for a first layer, then a technical t-shirt. I am unsure about the pants. Last time I had silk, then jeans, I don't think that will cut it this time. Would silk and then thick polartec be too much for hiking? We usually head up the falls trail as the most strenuous, mostly the rest will be gentle hikes. I've got merino socks and good boots.
Should I just get my kids cheap ski bibs to keep them warm?
Well, Yosemite just got a big dump of snow on it so be prepared for freezing temps all around.
Definitely dress in layers you can remove as you hike along. Silk long johns are a great first layer, they insulate well and breathe well too. A polar tec jacket layered under a heavier coat is also a good choice. Skip the cotton jeans go with a synthetic made with goretex or other waterproof material that breathes. Cotton is a sponge, poorly insulates and weighs a ton when wet. Under Armor is another well known brand of winter under-ware that breathes really well here is a link to a great supplier, REI, of winter wear.
http://www.rei.com/category/4500013
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