Maybe it’s just me, but when it’s -4 degrees F outside I usually opt to NOT climb a 12,000 foot mountain.
My wife and I took a train ride in late September (a few years back) on the Durango and Silverton. I packed a tote bag filled with winter gear. She asked why, and I said, “just in case.” I knew that Silverton was at 10,000 feet, so I knew it wouldn’t be as balmy as it was in Durango that morning (at 4500 feet).
Sure enough, we got off the train and were greeted by wind, snow, and 30 degree temps. We suited up and were fine.
Others on the train weren’t so well prepared. Some of them rode up to the top wearing shorts, tank tops and flip flops.
“when it’s -4 degrees F outside I usually opt to NOT climb a 12,000 foot mountain.”
Sheesh, what sort of pussy are you?? ;>)
I've seen people walking around town in NY in a snowstorm in shorts and a t-shirt, when the temperature is in the 20's.
I guess they're trying to prove how tough they are.