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Whether you plan ahead and bring your drink in an insulated container or opt to prep one at the trailhead, you’ll be glad you have something to shake the winter chill. photo by Terrance Siemon
Rise and Grind Hot beverages for winter adventures are a game changer BY TIONA EVERSOLE
For many of us, the decision to head outdoors to explore in the winter is made much more difficult with the addition of ice, snow and below freezing temperatures. Shorter days also require us to wake up earlier if we are to cram a full day’s worth of adventure into less than 10 hours of daylight (as opposed to over 14 hours in the summer months). Luckily, packing or prepping a hot drink for your next outing is simple, and offers the perfect solution to warming up from the inside out. Whether you are looking for a caffeine kick to start the day or a soothing blend of herbs to wind down after an adventure, here are a few tips for preparing the perfect hot beverage. BAGS OR BREWS? Having something warm to start your adventure with will help prepare you for the cold air that lies ahead. On the other hand, having a hot drink waiting for you at the car when you get back is always a pleasant surprise. With so many drink options on the market nowadays, finding the perfect coffee or tea is part of the adventure. For a pick-me-up first thing in the morning, choose a coffee or tea that you enjoy as is. The addition of
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Pour Over Coffee • Kuju Coffee Basecamp Blend • Copper Cow Coffee Churro Latte • La Colombe Bleu Organic Dark Roast Instant Coffee • First Ascent Coffee Roasters Dawn Patrol • Stoked Roasters Stoked Stix • Voila Seasonal Affective Drink Tea - Caffeinated • Colorado Tea Company Chairlift Chai • Old Barrel Tea Company Ginger Chai • Tazo Tea Concentrate Black Tea Organic Chai Latte • Numi Organic Tea Aged Earl Gray Tea - Non-Caffeinated • Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice • Maya Tea Vanilla Spice Herbal • Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet and Spicy Other Drinks • Old Barrel Tea Company Mexican Hot Chocolate • Animas Chocolate Company Hot Chocolate Mix • Skratch Labs Hot Apple Cider Hydration Drink Mix • MUD/WTR Coffee Alternative Cacao, Spice, Mushroom Blend • Clever Golden Superlatte Golden Milk, No Coffee Added • KOS Holy Cacao! Hot Chocoshroom Blend
