A Wild Winter Excursion
Hey Rize fam, it’s Michelle! I’ve lived in the midwest most of my life. Every winter comes and there are a solid few weeks of excitement for me - the snow is so beautiful and the buzz about the holidays has started. I've never had too much interest in winter sports and there are only so many times I can go outside and shovel before I start to dread the remaining months.
I’m a baby when it comes to the cold - truthfully, I'm only outside if I have to be. Last year I was really feeling the impact staying inside was having on me. We had recently had a long quarantine and I was feeling lost. I truly didn't think winter would ever end at this point. A friend of mine from Wisconsin wanted to go see the Eben Ice Caves; I had never seen anything like it and I was excited to join her. I searched for where we were going online and saw it was a 2.2 mile hike to see them. 2 miles? That didn't sound bad at all. I love hiking! The website also suggests ice grippers for the bottom of your boots so you don't slip. I went and picked up a cheap set at the store for her and I.
We suited up and headed to the Caves. I brought a few Wedding Cake pre-rolls and when we arrived we both shared one before putting on our ice grippers. This was a teachable moment for me, because I noticed the “icy” trail was honestly one giant sheet of ice. Our Ice grippers fell off about every 10 minutes. I definitely bought the wrong ones! We could not stop laughing! I was struggling to walk on the ice without them so we just had to stop and backtrack every time they fell off. We were determined though!
I cannot tell you how long it took us to get there; I was laughing so hard I was literally crying and at this point. With all of our stops, it would be a miracle if we got back before dark. So, after getting a bit lost and a ton of wipeouts…. we finally made it to the top. It was beyond beautiful and rewarding to sit and see the caves. We were already exhausted, but I realized it was the most fun I had all year. I have not laughed that much in ages. The motivation from the pre-roll we smoked earlier was still lingering. I don’t think we would have been able to find so much amusement in the whole journey without it.
That's always been my favorite part about Cannabis… it can enhance any moment. Now, smoking Cannabis is a huge part of my morning routine in the Winter. When I smoke, I feel a warm wave of comfort and it really jump-starts my day. You don't need a specific reason why you use Cannabis. Sometimes, it just helps you feel good. And that's okay! If you're looking for a reason to try Cannabis, we are here to help you find something to enhance your life. Come see us soon and beat the winter blues :)
Michelle
Corporate Training Manager
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