We had about an hour to kill before the ski lifts started for the day; nearby riders were putting on a parking lot party, blasting the iconic, “The Boys are Back in Town,” from their truck radio.
The whole group joined in singing, but the line, “Won’t be long ‘til summer comes, now that the boys are here again,” felt a little wrong while we were all standing in the snow, clad in ski gear.
This set off a heated argument:
Which season is best, and why?
Let everyone know in the comments — I’ll be popping in and out to chat with all of you here, throughout the day!
Bonus point if you have a season-specific activity or tradition that helps your case!
1 minute before the lift opened and I got first chair
Obviously fall. Fall leaves, fall clothes (flannels! Scarves! Boots!), ideal weather, Taylor Swift "Red" album, and the food (come on, apple pie). It's a season of reflection, it radiates beauty, and reminds us all to cherish each moment--no matter how short--with each leaf that f a l l s.
Summer. Beach chair by the water’s edge, toes in the sand, waves lapping at the shore and the sun warming your skin. So much to do on the water, endless summertime family memories and the boys are usually back in town.
Fall. Fall fall fall. I especially love it in the mountains when the first few snows come, but the bright leaves are still clinging to the trees. It’s magic.
I enjoy the lead up to winter. There's such a cool window in Colorado fall where it's basically winter in the mountains but still feels warm down on the front range!
Definitely summer & fall, after spring mud season, because the high-country trails are open. As a trail runner & rider (of horses, not bikes), I'm much more partial to trails than snow, although I certainly appreciate the snowpack, and I've learned to like skiing somewhat.
Mud season always gets me; I hate all the trails getting closed out. But I love when all the mountains start really opening up! Do you do any snow shoeing for cross training while the snowpack is good?
I've tried snowshoeing and even invested in lightweight ones for snowshoe running/racing. But I don't really like the thwack-thwack. I'd rather use Khatoola spikes & run on packed snow!
Snow shoes kinda make me feel like a giant, walking around. I imagine if you're used to moving swiftly on the trail, the feeling would be uncomfortable!
My favorite season is fall. Beautifully colored leaves, less humidity and cooler temperatures make a perfect opportunity for backpacking and day hikes! Sorry snowboarders...
There are definitely some beautiful hikes to be had in the fall, that's for sure! I have pictures up from a trip up Steven's Gulch where all the trees are bright gold!
Obviously fall. Fall leaves, fall clothes (flannels! Scarves! Boots!), ideal weather, Taylor Swift "Red" album, and the food (come on, apple pie). It's a season of reflection, it radiates beauty, and reminds us all to cherish each moment--no matter how short--with each leaf that f a l l s.
Fall is definitely the most comfortable season to dress for! Not too hot, not too cold!
Summer. Beach chair by the water’s edge, toes in the sand, waves lapping at the shore and the sun warming your skin. So much to do on the water, endless summertime family memories and the boys are usually back in town.
Definitely a fan of summer, always love some time at the beach, snorkeling, wakeboarding - plenty of fun to be had!
No season is better in my book.
The best for me is to live an area where you have access to the best of all 4 seasons.
Skiing - alpine and cross-country - in winter, fishing in spring, hiking and kayaking in summer, hunting in autumn.
Plus all the activities I did not mention that can overlap seasons (running, camping,…)
All these activities make it so hard to pick a single season! I love the summer and winter activities a lot!
Winter... skiing, snow sports & no weeding nor mowing! Everyone’s yard looks great in snow!
Winter may be my favorite! I love having access to snow sports. I also think the trees look the prettiest when they're snowy.
I do miss hiking and biking a bit though; I wouldn't want it to be winter all the time!
Fall. Fall fall fall. I especially love it in the mountains when the first few snows come, but the bright leaves are still clinging to the trees. It’s magic.
I enjoy the lead up to winter. There's such a cool window in Colorado fall where it's basically winter in the mountains but still feels warm down on the front range!
Definitely summer & fall, after spring mud season, because the high-country trails are open. As a trail runner & rider (of horses, not bikes), I'm much more partial to trails than snow, although I certainly appreciate the snowpack, and I've learned to like skiing somewhat.
Mud season always gets me; I hate all the trails getting closed out. But I love when all the mountains start really opening up! Do you do any snow shoeing for cross training while the snowpack is good?
I've tried snowshoeing and even invested in lightweight ones for snowshoe running/racing. But I don't really like the thwack-thwack. I'd rather use Khatoola spikes & run on packed snow!
Snow shoes kinda make me feel like a giant, walking around. I imagine if you're used to moving swiftly on the trail, the feeling would be uncomfortable!
My favorite season is fall. Beautifully colored leaves, less humidity and cooler temperatures make a perfect opportunity for backpacking and day hikes! Sorry snowboarders...
There are definitely some beautiful hikes to be had in the fall, that's for sure! I have pictures up from a trip up Steven's Gulch where all the trees are bright gold!
Tough one! I like something different about each season in the Mountains.
That is tough! Do you think any one season is more versatile than the others?