I love Winter. There I said it. It’s not a popular opinion but I do.
I love snow and cold. I love winter coats, cute hats and colorful scarves. I love warm sweaters and nights cuddled up under a blanket with a good book. I love steaming hot baths on frigid nights. I love layering up for a hike on a crisp winter morning. I love going out and coming back into the warmth of home.
But this winter has been miserable.
We’ve had precious little snow. Instead, we’ve been inundated with rain. Well, to be more precise, we have days and days of warm rain that causes flooding that makes us all wish for an ark. Then Mother Nature snaps and we have a few days of freezing cold and snow followed by more rain and flooding.
And sometimes this all happens in a single day. It’s impossible to plan and everyone I know is sick. It’s been miserable.
Worst of all, it alternates between being too muddy, icy, windy and/or frigid to enjoy hiking. Even when you’re dying to go out and try anyway.
Last winter I hiked about every week or ten days. This winter, I’ve been out twice and the last time was so icy it was crazy to even try.
With that said – here are a few happy late winter hiking pictures from last year to get us through until the weather improves and we can enjoy the outdoors again!
I love winter too, but like you said, not a miserable one. Luckily where my Mom lives in Arkansas is never miserable. I hope you get some nicer winter weather soon so you can enjoy being outside in your cute winter hats and scarves.
Hi Jinjer! Here’s hoping for better outdoor opportunities! I hope you are well.