Jolt, this was a 3 mile hike in an urban forestry center in Portsmouth, so not everyone was in full hiking gear; this person is somewhat different in her cycling gear, too, although not to this extent! However, she couldn't believe I didn't have long underwear on. I did think about it, but really, the only part of my that was cold was my face. I should have been wearing my neck gaiter.
I really didn't know how long we were going to be out, so I dressed as I always would for a hike. And yes, I did think of saying the thing about wearing jeans, but this woman is somewhat, well, weird. She's the stereotypical artist who is totally disorganized and uncoordinated, but super talented in what she does. When we are on rides, I have to stay far away from her because she routinely falls on rides and she also will come careening up and pass me and then give me a dirty look when I drop her on a climb.
Anyway, I was surprised that someone who spends so much time in athletic pursuits was dressed like this.