Hypothermia is a leading cause of death in the outdoors, and wearing cotton clothing may increase your chances of succumbing to it. What makes cotton so rotten? New Zealand conditions change suddenly, and hypothermia can set in on even a short trip. Hypothermia occurs when your core temperature drops and you don’t have enough energy […]
About the author
Heather Grady
Heather Grady is an instructor with Outdoor Training New Zealand
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