“The uniform ‘e wore
Was nothing much be-fore
And rather less than half of that behind”
by. Rudyard Kipling, quoted by John Barry in “Snow and Ice Climbing”
Both technology and fashion have arrived on winter hills since that was written, and there are many different preferences !!
As for me, I have kept my top half warm since 1994 using Buffalo jackets worn next to the skin, supplemented by a goretex shell jacket in foul conditions.
I never have any anxiety as I know with the buffalo I will always be warm.
Last winter and this one, I have taken to Paramo Cascada 2 trousers (the ones that fit properly !!) worn with merino wool long johns. No overtrousers. I have stayed dry and warm in cold driving rain and in all winter conditions. (Annual re-proofing necessary).
But other folks will have other strokes, and gear is expensive !
ANDREW E
