tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6522421818066388994.post771860175267852770..comments2024-03-28T07:30:56.815-07:00Comments on To Europe With Kids: Winter WarmwearSonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11554906283734454692noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6522421818066388994.post-13098075424151401232011-07-11T06:53:00.663-07:002011-07-11T06:53:00.663-07:00My husband and I went skiing in the Jungfrau Mount...My husband and I went skiing in the Jungfrau Mountains for our honeymoon. We went in February and I was worried about the weather myself. I would recommend 1 or 2 really good pair of ski pants (which we would even wear out to dinner) and a couple ski shirts. I overlayered the first day (thinking I would be freezing) and I ended up sweating the entire day and kept taking off layer after layer. I would pack minimally and figure you will be wearing your ski stuff 24/7. We tended to get hot a lot more often than get cold because we were always active walking and skiing. <br /><br />Also, I would make sure everyone wears good waterproof hiking boots for everyday use. And a few pairs of waterproof socks. You can leave the tennis shoes and dress shoes behind!<br /><br />Sounds like a great trip and you are a brave woman! I wouldn't take too much time in Zurich-you'll want to spend as much time in the Alps as possible. It's a slice of heaven on earth.Linz620https://www.blogger.com/profile/13880413902727215853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6522421818066388994.post-20230367118831808592011-06-11T14:39:28.310-07:002011-06-11T14:39:28.310-07:00One the layering issue with pants, usually your le...One the layering issue with pants, usually your legs can take a bit more cold than other areas. If you're jeans are tight now, you'll want a size larger for the long-johns. A bit of air between the layers helps keep you warmer. Same deal with feet and hands (I do smaller gloves inside of big mittens). Anything tighter is going to lessen the effectiveness of the layers.<br />Also, a scarf/neckwarmer is awesome at keeping you warm. Definitely bring one!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04097588489273717662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6522421818066388994.post-24343621155389223202011-06-05T22:23:56.335-07:002011-06-05T22:23:56.335-07:00Thanks for visiting my blog. I am now following y...Thanks for visiting my blog. I am now following you back! I look forward to reading more posts on your blog:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377986242050101342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6522421818066388994.post-18573598490936558042011-06-05T20:24:09.588-07:002011-06-05T20:24:09.588-07:00HI! I hope you get the layering quandary figured o...HI! I hope you get the layering quandary figured out. I know it stinks getting to your destination and not having packed what you need to stay comfortable. Thanks for stopping by earlier! Love your blog, I'm your newest follower. :)lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02715499969607564911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6522421818066388994.post-31549306095515067102011-06-05T18:53:44.659-07:002011-06-05T18:53:44.659-07:00great review.
cute blog, i love the clean look
...great review. <br /><br />cute blog, i love the clean look<br /><br />im your new follower from the blog hop<br />http://momdaughterstyle.blogspot.com/Mom Daughter Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431124044608802979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6522421818066388994.post-83332015961949853862011-06-04T10:51:31.552-07:002011-06-04T10:51:31.552-07:00Good decision! :-) I actually teach outdoors/wilde...Good decision! :-) I actually teach outdoors/wilderness survival classes too, and a few times have done a demonstration of the moisture-wicking vs cotton base layers. If you soak them both in water, the moisture-wicking base layer dries rather quickly while the cotton is ugly, cold forever. <br />You will be so much happier in outdoors activities when wearing non-cotton base layers.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543205415852238903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6522421818066388994.post-35863453654952656792011-06-04T09:25:12.360-07:002011-06-04T09:25:12.360-07:00I also got a personal reply via Facebook from REI:...I also got a personal reply via Facebook from REI: "The downside of cotton is that when it gets wet it looses all of its thermal properties, unlike fabrics like wool or synthetics. Old-school cotton thermals are still dandy for wearing around town, but we would recommend picking up some new base layers for getting outside."Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11554906283734454692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6522421818066388994.post-40321494512788286002011-06-04T09:04:38.026-07:002011-06-04T09:04:38.026-07:00Wow! Look at the previous comment - advice from a...Wow! Look at the previous comment - advice from a real pro! I so appreciate that! And there's my final answer: NO cotton!Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11554906283734454692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6522421818066388994.post-7406204960163282052011-06-04T08:06:17.496-07:002011-06-04T08:06:17.496-07:00Getting ready for outdoors activities is all about...Getting ready for outdoors activities is all about layers that you can add or take off whether you start to melt or freeze. For outdoors activities, never, ever wear cotton. By activities I mean something where you can get sweaty. Cotton (base)layers stay wet if they get wet, and in the worst case lead to hypothermia. As a mountain rescuer, I usually see people getting into trouble when they go hiking wearing jeans and/or cotton base layers.<br /><br />So jeans and other cotton stuff are great for city strolling but if you are going to explore some mountains, ski, hike and whatnot, I'd recommend investing in quality base layer such as Smartwool, Patagonia, and probably REI's own brand is good too - as well as more wallet friendly. You also may want to have insulating and water/windproof layers. For outdoors activities, get outdoors pants, something else than jeans.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543205415852238903noreply@blogger.com