GREY CUP CLASH
NO WARM BOOTS OR GLOVES? GET ’EM!
Even though the temperatures are not expected to be too frigid Sunday for CFL’s biggest game of the year, for those who have never sat around a football stadium for hours on end, here are some tips on staying warm.
LAYER UP LIKE A BOSS
This may sound like a no-brainer for the seasoned pros but learning to layer is an art form that is worth mastering. The trick is to start with a nice snuggly base layer, something like merino wool which is not only breathable but can also help wick away moisture. Once you have a solid base layer then, depending on how cold it might get will depend on the next few layers. Make sure that your final layer is a waterproof and windproof outer shell (well technically your final layer should be your jersey but throw that over your outer shell).
DON’T BE FOOTLOOSE WITH YOUR FEET
Being unable to feel your toes because you are wearing the wrong type of shoes is a bummer. If you live in Edmonton and you don’t already have a decent pair of winter boots to wear to the game, then you need to fix that pronto. For those who don’t live in Edmonton and who have made the trip here from some far off distant warm location (no, not you Saskatchewan), you might want to head out and grab some thick thermal winter socks. They should only set you back $10 to $15. If push comes to shove, you can throw some hand warmers in your boots.
MY HANDS, I CAN’T FEEL MY HANDS
Look, if you don’t have a decent pair of gloves then follow the above advice for those who don’t have decent boots. I mean seriously. If you can afford a ticket to the Grey Cup you can afford decent gloves. Sitting around a stadium for hours on end is going to lead to your extremities getting cold quick, so you may want to layer up in the glove department as well. Simply follow the layering technique above. Start off with a base layer and work your way up. And while we are at it, while mitts are good, gloves are better for holding beers and hotdogs.
PROTECT THOSE EARS
Last but not least is your old noggin’. Those ears are going to get cold quicker than a thing that gets cold really quickly, so tuque it up. If you are worried about messing up your hair then there are also those weird looking ear guard protector things which I’m assured are wonderful. But if your head is like mine, it’s all tuque, all the time. Having lived in Regina for four years I can tell you that watermelons are a no go despite what Riders fans will have you believe. Oh and also, take a scarf. Even if you don’t wear it, just take one anyway because it can double as a neck warmer or a hand warmer or a seat cushion.