The Great Skate Project

My trip to Ottawa was timed perfectly for a period of frigid temperatures that had even the winter-hardy locals staying indoors. On the morning of January 5, when I skated at the  Lansdowne Skating Court , the windchill made it feel like -30 Celsius. Environment Canada had issued an extreme cold and frostbite warning. Unsurprisingly, I was the only person at the rink. What should you wear to skate in very cold weather? When it's extremely cold, the smart thing to do is stay inside. But if you must go out, here is some cold weather clothing advice from City of Ottawa : Layer 1 – the layer closest to your skin should be clothing that wicks moisture away Layer 2 - a warm insulating layer such as a sweater or sweatshirt Layer 3 – an outer layer that protects you from wind and moisture Cover as much exposed skin as possible to prevent frostbite. Mittens or gloves, hats and scarves are very important to protect against heat loss and frostbite. Boots should be warm and preferably ...