Any suggestions on keeping an iPod from freezing?

I am having somewhat of a problem here. Whenever I go snowboarding, I get down half a run and my iPod (30G 5th Gen.) and it "freezes" and shuts off. When this happens, I try turning it on again and the hard drive sounds like its clicking, and then proceeds to show me the "Sad iPod" icon. The funny thing is that when i get back to my car and plug it in to my Monster Cable, it runs just fine.
My friend has the exact same iPod as me and he does not have any problems with his iPod when he snowboards with me. I've tried everything; socks, gloves, keeping it close to my body (closer than you want to think about), and other various methods. But my friend, as i have said, has no problems. So meanwhile, i have to snowboard without music. Can any one explain this to me? Why is this happening?
If anyone has any suggestions, i'll be glad to hear it.

In most cases, the sad iPod icon indicates a hardware issue. The fact that your iPod comes back to life in the car may signify a temperature problem.
"Keeping iPod within acceptable temperatures Operate iPod in a place where the
temperature is always between 0º and 35º C (32º to 95º F). iPod play time might
temporarily shorten in low-temperature conditions.
Store iPod in a place where the temperature is always between -20º and 45º C
(-4º to 113º F). Don’t leave iPod in your car, because temperatures in parked cars can
exceed this range."
The difference between your iPod and your friend's may be that the hard disc in your iPod may have some slight damage that affects it more in the cold.
Talk to these folks about getting your iPod checked: http://www.iresq.com/ipod/

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