Prevention

over: hats and other protective covering can help prevent body heat from escaping.

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verexertion: AVOID activities that can cause you to sweat a lot. Wet clothing + cold weather = faster loss of body heat.

ayer: Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing and layer. Tightly woven, water-repellent material is good for wind; wool, silk, etc. are good for cold.

ry: stay as dry as possible, get out of wet clothing as fast as possible. Watch for snow getting into gloves and boots.