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Flowchart: How Should You Spend the Winter?

This article originally appeared on Climbing

Temperatures have dropped. The landscape is a beautiful shade of white. Couples are enjoying the apres ski scene in front of warm fires across the country. That's right, it's that terrible time of year when you can't climb rock in a tank top. Screw you, winter. It doesn't matter how many hand warmers or hot rocks you stuff in your chalkbag, unless you road trip to Hueco Tanks or Joshua Tree, it's going to be a while before you really enjoy another outdoor pitch. But things aren't as grim as they may seem. Spring will come, and until then, use this guide to figure out the best use of your time.

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