Remember if you are confined to a blistering cold spot currently,  all it takes is a boiling pot of water to pass the time. Have you ever been skiing and its so cold that ski patrol comes up to and says “get the f*ck outta here, because if you are skiing that means I have to patrol you.” True story, it was -65ºF with the windchill and my eyelashes froze together on the way down.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....