Originally Posted By finallyME
You are in Alabama, it isn't that cold.

It feels a much colder here at the same temps, presumably due to the humidity. I just came back from Utah a few weeks ago. With daytime temps in the 40s at Zion and 30s at Bryce(getting waist-deep in snow on some trails), I used none of my cold-weather gear, and wore a cotton t-shirt instead.

btw, I thought Utah was fantastic, and would relocate in heartbeat if it was practical. Going back West to part of the Grand Canyon in a few weeks, which we missed to spend more time at Zion. Planning to come back and hike the Narrows at Zion, and maybe someday visit Canyonlands and Arches. I'm hooked.