>>2436574'winter' is a broad variety of conditions and necessitates a different layering system depending on how extreme.
if you mean mountaineering/alpine conditions with snow, glacier crossings, and stuff like that then no. you'll want a whole new layering system.
examples of winter layering systems similar to what i wore for the same summit:
https://www.alpineascents.com/climbs/mount-rainier-climb-muir/gear-list/ https://www.rei.com/blog/travel/mount-rainier-climbing-gear-listif you don't mean alpine conditions just winter then:
- wear long johns under your normal pants if you need more insulation
- wear double socks or reflectrix boot liners if you need more insulation
- pack a 100 weight polartec fleece or a softshell jacket for insulation when you're moving. pack a puffy jacket for sleeping and camp
- beanies
- your normal hiking pants are unlikely suited for winter. my legs layering system looks like this in the winter: wool boxers -> paper thin shorts -> softshell pants -> waterproof pants. this covers everything from casual winter hikes to the hardest summits in america off season. if its not extreme alpine conditions (above -40* and snow isn't deep) i'm probably just wearing the shorts. keeping your legs insulated is mostly important when its windy or the snow's deep.
- if its cold enough sweating can kill you in the winter. ventilation and not being too warm is crucial if you go out in very extreme conditions. its not just a comfort thing anymore.
- just stay home when there's a bad winter forecast in the winter especially your first few seasons.
gorka is good when its cold enough for it. the insulation is a lining on the jacket itself so you can't take it off. gorka's cheap and cool looking and good when the conditions are right for it but you're going to find its too warm and makes you sweat on warmer winter days. if you're in a really northern cold climate it'll get you started for sure. if you don't have extreme winters i'd rec something else.
