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WINTER SOLTICE.

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I don’t care for daylight getting shorter.

Every year, I’m happy to get here and move on because I like the longer day’s daylight. Llight increasing. I want more light. Winter solstice is something We have to get AROUND and here We are. CELEBRATE.

Cheers!

Winter solstice is not a big drinking holiday. So just drink the regular amount.

I agree, I love winter but the short days are difficult. With limited natural snow and most storms being followed by a warm up and refreeze cycle lately, skiable terrain is largely limited to resort groomers, few of which offer night skiing, afternoon/evening skiing isnt always an option.
I always look forward to the solstice and knowing that the days will be getting longer.

For now it's headlamp hikes, and cold bike rides.

It’s a shame because night skiing, without a headlamp, can be awesome. The eyes adjust and senses sharpen. You end up seeing all kinds of things that would be outside the range of a light.

Maybe no so good in unknown and rough or steep terrain. Nice in rolling, randomly wooded, countryside though.

Yep. It's a yearly celebration for us.