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Is there an argument for removing your boots to prevent frostbitten toes. Lets say you are at 4000m in the winter in a snow cave with no sleeping bag and frostbite is probable, but death is unlikel...
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System
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2020-04-17T21:08:28Z (over 4 years ago)
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ldgorman
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2020-04-17T21:08:28Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>Is there an argument for removing your boots to prevent frostbitten toes. Lets say you are at 4000m in the winter in a snow cave with no sleeping bag and frostbite is probable, but death is unlikely. </p> <p>I'm guessing that if there was a benefit to removing the boots, it would be from increased circulation. </p>