I am looking for a 1-2 month hike (Feb-March), and would like to avoid extreme weather because I am inexperienced and cannot fit a bunch of camping gear in my apartment (I live in NYC). I am fine with being uncomfortable, but am afraid of hypothermia/slipping/dehydration. Are these even realistic concerns? How does one procure water on a long hike? What kind of supplies does it take to stay relatively comfortable in snowy/cold weather? I'm pretty cold-hardy if my hands and feet stay dry, and I feel like all long trails run into snow at some point, so perhaps I shouldn't cross cold states off my list? Thank you!