>At -40C, I was wearing multiple layers of wool, fleece, and a gore-tex parka, just to stay warm. You must have been trekking through some high winds, I imagin

>At -40C, I was wearing multiple layers of wool, fleece, and a gore-tex parka, just to stay warm. You must have been trekking through some high winds, I imagine? -40C ice fishing out in the middle of a lake with no barrier is much different than -40C walking around a small town with buildings and trees and barriers to block the wind. It feels like you're walking in a void, really. High winds increase the amount of moisture that does hit your skin, and also saps you of any warmth pockets in your garments much faster. It's all relative I suppose.