Summary: Why shoot in extreme cold? <br> <br> <br> * Why not stay at home by the fireplace<br> <br> Preparation<br> <br> <br> * Vehicle<br> <br> <br> * Hand Warmers<br> <br> <br> * Forecast<br> <br> <br> * Preparing for worst-case scenario<br> <br> Gear <br> <br> <br> * Crampons<br> <br> <br> * Wipes<br> <br> Challenges of cold<br> <br> <br> * Water freezing on lens<br> <br> <br> * Drained Batteries<br> <br> <br> * Moisture/malfunctioning equipment<br> <br> <br> * Bringing bag from warmth to extreme cold too quickly<br> <br> Best time to shoot in the cold<br> <br> <br> * Right after a snow storm when the powder is fresh<br> <br> <br> * Long period of freeze when ice builds up<br> <br> <br> * Inversion warnings mean low clouds and fog (great time to shoot high vistas over valleys.<br> <br> Snowshoes <br> Safety consideration<br> <br> <br> * Always shoot with someone <br> <br> <br> * Prepare for the worst<br> <br> <br> * Hypothermia<br> <br> <br> * Injury<br> <br> Tips for shooting in the cold<br> <br> <br> * Extra batteries<br> <br> <br> * Have more layers available to put on<br> <br> <br> * WARM clothing<br> <br> <br> * Wool, it breathes and keeps you warm<br> <br> <br> <br>
