Outdoors

Stay toasty with these 5 winter hiking hacks

Published: February 29, 2016 Updated: February 14, 2025

From frozen toes to frosty fingers, there are a lot of excuses to sit by the fire instead of heading out for a winter hike. But since time in nature is the best form of therapy—even in the middle of a crisp Canadian February—we’ve compiled a list of simple tips to help you lace up your boots and stay toasty while enjoying the great outdoors.

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