Intro

Hello everyone and welcome to our third episode of Wilderness Matters where we discuss the skills, science, and gear necessary to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly. I’m your host Joe, the creator of Balefire Outdoors on YouTube. Today we will be discussing some of the basic terminology you should understand when going outdoors this winter.

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Episode Rundown

S1E3 – Winter Survival Terminology

Written & Directed By Balefire Outdoors

Synopsis: Today I discuss important aspects of winter survival such as frostbite, hypothermia, windchill and more to help you stay safe this when heading into the wild.

Discussion

• Exposure is extremely lethal
• Why it is important to know your terms
• What is windchill?
• What is frostbite? Prevention?
• What is hypothermia? Prevention?
• What does r-value mean for sleeping pads?
• Experience matters (Know the area and your limits)
• Elevation is important!

Overall Thoughts

Knowing the difference between things like frostbite and hypothermia can be critically important in preparing your gear and prioritizing hazards when outdoors in winter weather. Winter hiking and camping should only be done by experienced individuals carrying the proper gear. Know the geography and weather patterns of the area you plan to explore ahead of time.

Coming Up Next Episode

Next episode we will delve into what I recommend for your winter car kit by discussing my own. I will be providing a gear list in PDF format for those who desire one.

Links

• Balefire Outdoors Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BalefireOutdoors
• Balefire Outdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balefireoutdoors/
• Windchill & Frostbite Chart (F): https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold-wind-chill-chart
• Windchill & Frostbite Chart (C): https://c8.alamy.com/comp/BDCY3T/celsius-wind-chill-chart-BDCY3T.jpg
• Hypothermia Chart (In Water): https://i.insider.com/52c9adbaecad046c634f26d9?width=750&format=jpeg&auto=webp