I think the "cold water first" thing is mainly to avoid scolding your skin while you're numb. But man do I not miss the pain of coming home from ski practice a

I think the "cold water first" thing is mainly to avoid scolding your skin while you're numb. But man do I not miss the pain of coming home from ski practice and finally getting off the tight boots, feeling the warmth and blood finally return to my feet. Burned as hell.