March in New England is a month of change that’s hard to miss: the snow begins to melt, migrating birds return to the region to nest and breed, and daylight hours continue to grow longer than the dark nights. Our beloved sports teams change too. The Bruins and Celtics are pushing to get into the playoffs in the final weeks of their seasons while the Red Sox prepare for opening day in warmer climates.

In our outdoor adventure world, Jen and I are forced to look higher up in the mountains for spring skiing opportunities as the valleys green and the snow-covered hiking trails emerge from their frozen slumber. Soon, we’ll trade skis for hiking boots.