Alpine Shop's Alex Kuntzman met with KSDK News Meteorologist Jessica Quick on Monday, January 28 to discuss the best way to dress for being outside during cold weather.

The most important thing to remember is that there is very little difference between dressing for 30 degree temperatures and 0 degree temps. It's all about working with layers to make sure you are prepared for multiple situations.

If you are going to be active outside - continuous walking/running, skiing, snowboarding, lifting items, shoveling, etc. - then the number one reason you may get cold is your own sweat. If you're going to be exposed to the cold for a significant amount of time when you will not be sedentary, then we need to take extra precautions to make sure your body has enough insulation around it to stay warm. Either way, it all starts with layering.

• The first or “base” layer (next to your skin) should be either wool or polyester. Both of those materials will wick sweat away from your body and dry quickly. This is especially important for the active crowd. For the sedentary crowd, this layer is just as important and may need to be slightly thicker than one for the active crowd.

• The second layer is your main insulation. In general, this will be a thicker piece than your base layer and will be made from wool, polyester, down or another synthetic insulation. Just how thick it is will depend on how cold it will be outside and how active you will be. You can always throw on multiple pieces of insulation to start and remove them as you go.

• The final layer should block wind and precipitation while allowing your sweat to evaporate through it.

• As your activity level increases or decreases, each layer can be alternately unzipped, removed or zipped up to release heat or trap it.

The same things go for your hands, your feet and your head. Many of Alpine Shop's selection of gloves are designed with an insulation sleeve and a waterproof shell. Glove liners can be combined with these in extreme temperatures. For your feet, we recommend that the shoes or boot you wear contain insulation themselves so you can use socks that will do a better job of moving moisture away from your feet. On your head, we recommend balaclavas to provide the most cover, if needed.