Barefoot in Snow

topic posted Sun, February 12, 2006 - 10:40 AM by  Chris
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OK, the Northeast USA is blanketed in a good foot of snow for the most part right now. So, how many of us here actually go barefoot in the snow....and how much can you actually tolerate, time and temp-wise?

For me, I still go barefoot, but can't handle more than 5-10 minutes at a time....I've heard wonderful stories of folks who can handle 30 minutes or more....I'm amazed and jealous....

So, how about it, everyone?
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Chris
Philadelphia
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  • Re: Barefoot in Snow

    Sun, February 12, 2006 - 10:04 PM
    Well, it was about 70 degrees F here today, and sunny--perfect BF weather. Spent the whole weekend BFi. Tomorrow it's back to the workplace, and shoes again (ugh). I can hardly wait till the end of each work day so I can shuck the shoes and socks and drive home BF and stay BF till I have to be at the salt mine again, LOL.
  • Re: Barefoot in Snow

    Mon, February 13, 2006 - 1:59 AM
    I walk barefoot everyday including the winter. I have suffered frostbite and frost nip when out in temps below 12f. I am now more careful when walking and keep an eye on the color of my toes, red and pink are good colors, as they show circulation. When your toes turn white you need to rewarm them as they'll soon begin to freeze. I will return to a warm place or slide some shoes on and continue walking. When my toes warm up I start snowfooting again. Wet slush is the hardest to stay warm on because of it's conductivity. My circulation can't keep up with the rate of heat loss. 30 minutes on the snow can be comfortable if the conditions are right - sunny skies - packed snow - and good aerobic activity. Circulation is the key and controling the rate of heat loss. I expand my limits safely so I can barefoot 12 months a year.
  • Re: Barefoot in Snow

    Mon, February 13, 2006 - 7:02 AM
    Being from Canada, I've grown quite accustomed to walking barefoot in the snow. I can usually last anywhere from 20-35 minutes depending on the temperature and the type of snow.
    I try not to do it too much though, as it can cause health issues in the winter to do it too often.
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    Re: Barefoot in Snow

    Mon, February 13, 2006 - 11:54 AM
    Whenever I can. I love the initial shock and then the loss of feeling as my feet slowly sink into numbess. Then its time to go in.
  • Re: Barefoot in Snow

    Sun, February 18, 2007 - 11:43 AM
    Barefooting in snow (especially the fresh, lightly packed variety) is marvelous. Like you, I'm good for 5 minutes or so at a time, but I'm looking to increase my tolerance. The intensity of the cold is very appealing, and I find the cool vibrations refreshing for hours afterward, especially on these afternoons of sunny mid-40s when I would normally be out barefoot anyway.
    • Re: Barefoot in Snow

      Wed, March 14, 2007 - 12:08 PM
      I can only handle a very short time completely barefooted in the snow. by the time 5 mins go by, i'm not feeling much anymore. We had such a long strech of negavie 0 weather (fahrenheit) that I've gotten used to putting socks on in the morning.
      with our recent weather climbing into the 30s and 40s though, I'm ready to trudge through the melting snow.
  • Re: Barefoot in Snow

    Fri, March 16, 2007 - 12:03 PM
    It's around zero degrees F. here.
    I take the garbage out to the curb, and walk out to the street to check the mailbox barefooted.
    Below zero, though, I slip something on my feet (learned about frostbitten feet at minus 20 F. the hard way when I was 18!)

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