
How Cold Affects You—And the Cold Weather Gear That Keeps You Moving
You’ve felt it before—shivering uncontrollably, fingers going numb, cold creeping into your bones no matter how much you move. In freezing temperatures, your body fights to stay warm, but wind chill, moisture, and icy surfaces strip away heat faster than you can generate it. Fatigue sets in, your dexterity diminishes, and before long, frostbite and hypothermia become serious risks.