10 Winter Hiking Mistakes To Avoid, Per Outdoor Pros

This is a guide to avoiding common mistakes and misconceptions when hiking in the winter, as well as tips on how to properly prepare and dress for the outdoors in colder temperatures. The content features three experts in physical fitness and wilderness survival offering their advice, and discusses a recent winter hike at The Ranch, a wellness retreat in New York’s Hudson Valley. The article acknowledges the misconception that winter hiking is not enjoyable or safe, and offers practical advice to help readers feel prepared and empowered to hike in the cold. The HTML tags have been retained to maintain the original formatting of the content.