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When I first moved to Salt Lake City 10 years ago, I didn\u2019t know what to wear hiking in winter. The first few times I went out for a snowy hike, I wore my ski clothes and ended up a hot sweaty mess.<\/p>\n

Over time, I refined my layering system, and now after a decade of hiking in the Utah winters, I have my winter hiking clothes dialed. <\/p>\n

In this post, I share my favorite winter hiking clothes and tips for layering, so you can be warm (but not too hot) and prepared if the weather suddenly takes a turn for the worst. <\/p>\n

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The Importance of Layering for Winter Hiking<\/h2>\n

The key to dressing for winter hiking is to wear layers that will keep you both warm AND dry \u2013 that means from the elements as well as your sweat. Depending on the difficulty of the trail and weather conditions, you may find yourself needing to take off and put on layers throughout the hike in order to stay comfortable.<\/p>\n

For example, on the uphill sections, I usually start to sweat. When this happens, I immediately stop and shed a layer before I get too clammy. This is important because sweat can make you feel wet and cold when it\u2019s time to go downhill. <\/p>\n

Once I reach the high point of my winter hike and start going downhill, I typically put my layers back on. You don\u2019t produce as much body heat on the downhill, and you need those extra layers of clothing to stay warm. <\/p>\n

The exact layers you should wear on your winter hike depends on the temperature and conditions. However, you should always be prepared for the worst by having extra layers in your backpack. I will go through every single layer I wear next.<\/p>\n

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Upper Body Layers<\/h2>\n

For my upper body, these are the layers I always pack on my winter hikes.<\/p>\n

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