>>1348149>>1347766>Any peak over 1500m is snowed in>Need avalanche training and snowshoes/skis to get to any summit above 2000m>Need to lug a massive pack around even for day hikes to fit all your extra layers and winter survival gear>Can't see the trail under the snow, routefinding is difficult >Crossing boulder fields in the snow is extremely treacherous and dangerous>Post-holing>slippery terrain and ice>Every gets wet>Everything is coldMaybe winter is nice for those of you who just like to sit at camp and relax, but winter is hiker's hell
