This is a good primer from Backpacker Magazine on how to prevent, spot and treat hypothermia in the backcountry. Just remember, a hiker can develop hypothermia anytime of the year, especially in the mountains. This information could save you or the life of someone else someday:
For more information on hypothermia, identifying it, and treating it, please click here.
Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com
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