Hiking in the snow sucks balls. Every step feels like 5. You're sweating and freezing at the same time. Your feet usually get wet. And you never feel like eating the food you brought because it's just too cold to eat. It's a sure bet you're probably going to go alone. Ugh! WTF.
But hold up. You got up, you got to the trailhead and you're getting to the top, even if you're not gonna get there with the whole group. And when you get there and crack open a cold one at the top of this tall ass mountain, you realize that if you can do that, you can probably do anything else you put your mind to. I want to give a shout out to my homegirl Jessica G for encouraging me to talk about all the bullshit it takes to actually get out and make shit happen. How sometimes, you ain't in the best shape , but you shouldn't let that stop you. Word.
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Daylight savings already started. Spring started. And next week, our season officially starts with our Outertheresary hike! So we're going to the mountains. There are 3 trails and they all go straight up this tall mother f_cker. But the approach (1 mile from train), the mid-mountain views, and the views from the top are all worth the trip. It's a great hike, with lots of fun features, and probably some snow still on the ground. This hike is kid-friendly-ish and rated beginner/intermediate. NO FEE TO GO.
