Originally Posted by
vkalia
sweating like a dog from the exertion of the climb and freezing due to the cold wind meeting my damp jersey. Even when I wore a base layer (I was using hiking-specific stuff), it would still soak my jersey and I'd be damp and cold.
From what you mentioned, I would emphasize wind-proofing more. Base layer and synthetics are used to control the sweat, but you also need a windproof outer layer to prevent wind from doing it's damage. You would vary the layers in between whether it's wool or synthetics.
Head and socks I prefer wool. But for a core base layer I prefer a synthetic like underarmour.