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irr1449 t1_j46sjdi wrote

I live in the White Mountains and I’ve found winter to be much more ….. palatable as I’ve forced myself to take up a number of winter activities. Skiing, cross country and downhill, hiking, snow shoeing. I actually look forward to winter now. The key is dressing right. I wear long underwear pretty much November through March. I hate being cold.

Maintaining a second home thousand of miles away is a nightmare unless you have enough money to pay a property manager. We had a vacation home for a few years and it was a constant headache. IMHO it just wasn’t worth it compared to taking a vacation or two in the winter. It’s just such a waste of resources to have a house that only gets used half the year. You could have a much nicer house in NH and go to Florida for a few weeks on vacation. Unless money is no object it’s hard to really rationalize.

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coldnh t1_j48c5aj wrote

This would be sound advice if NH actually had winters... Instead were stuck in perpetual November. Might as well be new jersey... Too warm and rainy to partake in any winter activities..

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overdoing_it t1_j4b4q3i wrote

This year is a bummer but there will be more winters to come, and some will be very cold and snowy. It's just not guaranteed anymore.

Bad for those tourist industries, they'll have to figure out some way to attract summer visitors. Ski area zip lines or something.

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RemediateRemediate OP t1_j47bc05 wrote

I hear ya but man winter sucks here tbh. I got knee issues so can't ski anymore. Never did snow shoeing.

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irr1449 t1_j47dtja wrote

I was never a hiking or outdoors type. We moved to the mountains because of the views and relatively affordable real estate. When I started hiking it took me 10 tries to climb a mountain nearby. I was completely out of shape and had suffered a nagging ankle injury. Now (a few years later) I can climb the mountain in 45 minutes (3500 feet). I can easily climb Mount Washington. The key is you have to enjoy the outdoors. I put my headphones on and listen to music or books and just appreciate being alone out in nature. My wife absolutely hates hiking, it’s not for everyone. The key is to find activities that you enjoy.

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RemediateRemediate OP t1_j47qpv7 wrote

Hiking in the winter sounds next level lol. I respect it. But yeah I like the outdoors. I miss skiing.

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