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It never actually occurred to me to hike in the winter before COVID shut the ski resorts down. As a ski part-time ski instructor, all of my free time to explore the outdoors was claimed by skiing. Without that I was at a loss as to what to do with my Saturdays. Desperate to enjoy the outdoors but without the crowds, I discovered winter hiking. The first time I went, I threw my winter clothes in the car and drove to a spot without much thought beforehand. I’ve learned a lot since then. Here are five tips to have a safe and fun winter hike.