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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Walker

UNBELIEVABLE: 10 things to think about before hitting the hiking trails this winter | History Defined

It’s all about being prepared for the elements (Alamy/PA) -

Winter is coming, but that doesn’t mean you have to hole up inside until spring resurfaces. Instead, brave the outdoors and take the Norwegians at their word: “There’s no bad weather, only bad clothes!”

But what constitutes ‘good clothes’? And considering that in 2023 alone, Mountain Rescue England & Wales received 3,361 callouts and had to attend 2,663 incidents – how do you stay safe while tramping about the countryside? Two experts talk us through the essentials…

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