In the winter, the natural world seems to shimmer with crystalline beauty. Bird song seems more vibrant as it echoes off snow-covered forests while tracks reveal a glimpse of winter survival. Despite all the natural beauty, this time of year can dampen our spirit of adventure and exploration.
I urge you to avoid viewing winter as dark and dreary and instead challenge you to see a landscape blanketed in crisp white snow, as clean and fresh to enlist a feeling of new beginnings and adventure. This season just begs to be explored. If you are tired of waiting in long lift lines and weaving through the mass of bodies barreling downhill, you have so many more options for winter experiences.
‘Tis the season of new beginnings after all, so how about trying some new winter adventures this year? A surefire way to escape those lift lines and get some of the best-untouched snow is to explore the backcountry. The backcountry provides a blank canvas for all sorts of winter activities. Earn your turns, by skinning or split boarding.
Cruise through the forest on Nordic skis or a fat bike. For those of us hikers out there who don’t want to take a break from the solitude of getting out on the trail, snowshoeing is a must. However you choose to get out in the backcountry, it is important to keep safety in mind and always be aware of the snow conditions and terrain you are traveling through.
If you love old-fashioned winter activities, then why not take an ice-skating outing? Nothing feels m.
