❄️ Winter Skills II — Gear & Trail Safety 🛡️

# ❄️ Winter Skills II — Gear & Trail Safety 🛡️

(Private Club Coordination – not a public RSVP event)
As temps drop, preparation becomes protection.
This session covers layering systems, traction, hydration, and field awareness for late-fall and winter hiking.
This is not about toughness — it’s about preparation and trust.
Each verified-member circle is coordinated by location, forecast, and readiness. We walk through checklists and tune your kit for your trail zone.

### 🧭 Topics & Focus

• Layering systems: base, mid, and shell
• Foot traction and microspike fit
• Hydration and fuel in cold conditions
• Early signs of hypothermia or frostbite
• Fire kit basics and overnight emergency prep

### 🛡️ Participation

All coordination runs through the Universal Request Form:
👉 https://forms.gle/quqELunKvDgaCUWg7
To join:
1️⃣ Complete both required verification forms
2️⃣ Do a brief Zoom check-in
3️⃣ Pick your circle (beginner / intermediate / advanced)

### 🪶 What You’ll Gain

Confidence in your winter setup, awareness of limits, and connection with aligned hikers who take safety seriously.

> “Preparation isn’t fear — it’s freedom.”

🌿 Presence. Readiness. Verified. 🛡️