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FXCOfire · 10-13-2012, 19:56

I was in an early winter class. There are pics of us doing flutter kicks in a frozen creek. Quite the experience - btw, we warmed up & dried off quite well carrying logs.

1. show up rested, hydrated, ect
2. you will get wet
3. proper gear helps astronauts & firefighters do their job. as such, bad shoes/socks/pack ect will wear you out.
4. weather check says lows of 48-50 degrees so if you moving or doing PT, you won't freeze too bad.
5. did I mention that you WILL get wet?

From SEAL buddies & my experience, dehydration turns cold discomfort into muscles hurting & not functioning. bring enough food/water for yourself & to share. Good luck

FXCOfire

10-13-2012, 19:56	#12
FXCOfire Asset Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 33	I was in an early winter class. There are pics of us doing flutter kicks in a frozen creek. Quite the experience - btw, we warmed up & dried off quite well carrying logs. 1. show up rested, hydrated, ect 2. you will get wet 3. proper gear helps astronauts & firefighters do their job. as such, bad shoes/socks/pack ect will wear you out. 4. weather check says lows of 48-50 degrees so if you moving or doing PT, you won't freeze too bad. 5. did I mention that you WILL get wet? From SEAL buddies & my experience, dehydration turns cold discomfort into muscles hurting & not functioning. bring enough food/water for yourself & to share. Good luck FXCOfire
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