The bite of Winter

Winter has not officially befallen us but it sure feels like its already barged its way in. The northwest has already been hit with some sizeable snowfall, enough for some to break out the skis and boards. The Sierras has not even had a slight dusting of powder yet. I used to anticipate the first flakes and start to get my gear ready for the first trip of the season. I still love the winter scenery but the cold bites through these old bones and flesh of mine. I used to be able to endure the cold. What got to me was the wind. It would strip the layer of heat my body generates and leave me naked in the cold.