100% agree. Cotton is great in hot temps. Yes you can die if you wear it in a snow storm but seriously, how many novices are hiking in these conditions today? I

100% agree. Cotton is great in hot temps. Yes you can die if you wear it in a snow storm but seriously, how many novices are hiking in these conditions today? I think it might be a holdover from decades ago when forecasts were less reliable and people really did get caught in "random" storms up in the mountains, and were generally less familiar with planning. I can't even remember the last time I saw someone on a real trail hiking in jeans though where hypothermia would be a risk... Most casual guys, if it was really cold, would probably just be like "f this let's stay at home" since hiking for 90% of people is a summer activity.