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Cold weather climbing

Winter is upon us. But we're from Queensland, Australia's home of hot weather. This leads to two things: Numb fingers Bad fashion We ain't used to this. Beanie stolen from small infant. Mrs Upskill adds a splash of colour to the crag, and puts up a first ascent to boot. Heat packs. Ammo for six shots on the project. "How do you plead?" "Your Honor, we plead ... insanity." Locate me under that mound of clothing. Michelin man O'Halloran Body fell, fingers remained frozen to the rock. Climbing in the cold. I