What’s it really like living in below-zero temperatures?

For me, with it hitting -30°F with the windchill, I set up a barrel fire outside and make sure to take plenty of warm-up breaks. Plus the cattle and livestock can come get warm to.

What’s your favorite way to tackle the extreme cold? Any tips or stories to keep warm?

(Not my photo! Photo is from the internet, but we do the same thing)

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Guardian

In Canada, its our way of life. As we speak, its 10°F in the morning, but will go to -14°F this week depending on weather. We dress for it!

SouthernGuy1987 · 36-40, M

@Guardian Are polar bears extremely aggressive towards people? I've heard that they attack and eat people if they get the chance 😕

swirlie · 31-35

@SouthernGuy1987
Polar bears are more aggressive than grizzly bears and can run upwards of 60 mph for extended periods of time. This means you'd never outrun a polar bear, even if you were on an ATV. That is why polar bears are not actually 'studied' by wildlife people; they are only observed from a distance.

Guardian

@SouthernGuy1987 let me put this way, Polar Bears are an apex predator that have no fear of humans, and they would eat you if given the chance. Guided tours use buses that sit very high off the ground, so Polar Bears cant reach you.

Polar Bears can stand 12 feet tall and weigh over 2,200 lbs.

AMC55USA · 51-55, M

@swirlie Wow, Thanks for letting us know. 'Polar bears' aren't safe and friendly. Yes cute looking but only from afar!