EDITOR’S NOTE
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Winter has a reputation for making us want to curl up and stay put. The world outside slows down and suddenly it feels perfectly acceptable — even en- couraged — to do the same. Hunkering down for the winter is a chance to rest, reflect and reset. While there’s great comfort in hiber- nation, winter also can be energizing. There’s something exhilarating about
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stepping out into the cold and discovering that the season has its own kind of adventure waiting for us. Those “feel- good” endorphins multiply with the blast of cold air, and suddenly we don’t mind being out in the cold. We embrace it! Adventure doesn’t have to mean scaling mountains or jet- ting off somewhere tropical (though if that’s your kind of thrill, we fully support it!). Sometimes it’s as simple as tak- ing a spontaneous road trip to enchanting places like Sch- weitzer Mountain, trying a new winter sport like curling or hitting the trails with thermos in hand. Those adventures and others are featured in the following pages. To be sure, there’s a certain kind of courage—and joy—in embracing the cold instead of resisting it. And in the end, it’s worth it. Because the best part about winter adventures is how they make coming home feel even better. After a day of braving the elements, a warm fire, a hearty meal and that bone-deep tiredness that comes from being outdoors all feel like heaven. So this season, go on an adventure — big or small, snowy or not. Bundle up, head out and let winter surprise you. Be- cause the truth is, adventure doesn’t disappear when the temperatures drop. Sometimes, that’s when it really begins. Enjoy!
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