Thirty Below

Sunrise over Springside cottage.

It is, as they like to say, a 'dry cold'.  At least when the thermometer plummets, it is too cold to snow, and we get crystal clear days.  Absolutely breath-taking -- in both senses of the word.  It's a good time to put on a scarf!   In fact, if you are properly layered up, it's a good time to be out of doors and active, too.  

Ski trails and snowshoe trails that wind through the woods are protected from any windchill, and that warms life up considerably.  But it is no time for standing about.  Winter is not a spectator sport -- you need to get active!

So, stealing a line from the Columbia clothing advertising, get the right winter gear, and then "Get out and Stay Out."  At least for an hour or so.  Then you can feel free to take part in one of the most favourite of all winter sports:  Coming back inside for a drink by the fire!