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Where I live, winter means:
I hate all those things. I love summer because itβs the opposite.
Also, you basically can't go outside. Sure, you can go from a heated building to a heated vehicle then into a different heated building. Or, when it isn't too cold you can do certain sports outside. But, even going for a walk means putting on a huge number of layers, and then trudging through snow which slows you down, trips you up, and gives you very little traction.
Not to mention that never being able to open a window means no nature sounds for months on end. The cold and snow means no sight of living nature (other than pine trees) for months.
It's also extremely difficult and dangerous to bike (at least here) so you either need to own a car, spend a lot on taxis / lyft, or spend nearly as long as it would take to walk and take public transit.
If I lived somewhere where winter lasted 1-2 months I might enjoy it. But, where I live it's 5+ months, and I fucking hate it.
Fairbanks, Alaska?
Nope, Canada.
Also archaeologival evidence confirmed that humans did 'some' hibernation during the winter months....
It was too dangerous and uncomfortable to just go out and about during the winter cause you could freeze to death, slip on ice and get injured, since visibility is decreased you are more vulnerable to other humans wjo wanted to steal from you or do you in AND animals too, you could starve to death since there was fewer plants to pick from and fewer animals to hunt. People in neolithic eras didnt really hibernate completrly like bears but rsther entered a state of 'tupor' where they did FAAAR less during the winter months until it cleared up in late spring. 'Why put yourself at risk and be uncomfortable too?' is probably what theyre thinking.
We cant do a siimilar thing today? Im not saying nobody goes to work during those months but it I feel we would be happier overall if it is accepted that people go to work and go to outings faaar less during the winter months. Im pretty sure in some superarctic parts of Alaska and Siberia that this is already done. I havent read of it being done there but Id find it hard to believe they dont already....
I grew up in the north, I live in the South now, and I relish every hot, sweaty, extra long summer. The severe depression that winter would cause becomes a motivator to bake like an oven later in life.
I grew up in the north, and never adapted after moving to the south. I would bicycle every day and still look like someone poured a bucket of water on me just being outside for 20 minutes walking. It has taught me to value the feeling of being a little too cold.
This winter I was in the north again, and was reasonably comfortable in -20C, but not nearly as comfortable as the indigenous people who can walk around without gloves and still use a phone without any issue.
You adapt to some extent, but I think everyone is built different at a metabolic level, something to do with the way blood circulates in your capillaries or something.
THANK YOU.
A good winter night walk can't be beat. Layer up just right. Enjoy a silence unrivaled. Enjoy a sky so clear the starlight makes the snow glow.
....uhhh....what type of boots do you own that allow you to go on frequent winter night walks please?
Just any kind of lace up boot works?
preferably one with wide toes and wide sole too please!
A pair of socks, with a second good pair of wollen socks help. But you just gotta make yourself ok with being cold. It's really not so bad if you keep moving.
Yep, key is to stay moving.
thata why you should always attempt to eat a MASSIVE bulking meal before goong out in the winter , or even whenever its cold too to be honest. ALl those extra calories get burned as you move around and keep you warm. You and the people youre going with need to find some way to get some warmness inside you.
Drinking coffee? Add lard
Eating cereal in milk ? Lard!
Eating grits? lard
Drinking water? Believe it or not, lard!
Licking her out? .... Lard?
Extra calories can go a long way in making things warmer. π
Personally, I love summer for cycling but hate it otherwise, detest winter, dislike autumn, and adore spring π
I wish it got dark at 5 PM, peak winter is 3 PM here :(