Did you see it? Here on Prince Edward Island, we woke up on Halloween morning to a blanket of white snow. Winter doesn’t officially start until December but the seasons are quickly changing and now is the time to start thinking about Winter.
As dreaded as some of those chilly mornings are, the season can be quite fun. Some people think outdoors activities are strictly for summer but fresh air is medicine. The open air is somewhat calming and refreshes our bodies with the clean oxygen we need.
As long as you dress for the elements and take the right precautions, there’s so many entertaining activities you can do outdoors.
Whatever fun you decide to take part in, it’s always important to be prepared. Dressing for the elements is probably one of the most important factors to enjoying the season. Cold temperatures can wreak havoc on our bodies. When skin comes in contact with below freezing temperatures, frostbite is possible.
How to know if you have frostbite? The most common areas to get frostbite are on your fingers, toes, ears, cheeks and chin. HealthPartners.com advises when you’re starting to get frostbite your skin will feel a pin and needle type sensation. You’ll start to lose feeling or get numb and you might notice your skin turning blue or gray. Severe frostbite might even start to produce blisters and you could lose feeling of parts of your body completely.