The cold months tend to turn us inward toward hearth and home, toward thick blankets and simmering broths. But while coziness is a winter essential, wellness still calls us outside.

Even in the snow.
Especially in the snow.

The Gift of Sun in the Still Season

In winter, sunlight becomes precious. Our bodies crave it not just for warmth, but for the Vitamin D that keeps our immune systems humming and spirits from sinking.

The fix?
Get outside, even for 10 minutes a day. A walk in the pale sun can shift your mood more than a pot of coffee ever could.

Gear Up, Go Out

Let’s make winter walks part of our ritual. Not something to brave, but something to bless.

• Start with insulated winter boots (like these) to keep your feet dry and steady.
• Add a pair of sherpa-lined gloves (like these shearling beauties) to make even the coldest winds feel gentle.
• A wool balaclava or cashmere hat (like this one) keeps you wrapped in softness from the neck up.

This isn’t performance hiking. This is mindful wandering with your breath visible and your mind quieting as you go.

Breathe Deep, Nourish Skin

The air is crisp, but it’s also dry.
While you’re out walking or chopping firewood, your skin needs tending too.

After your walk:

• Apply a whipped tallow balm (like this Calm Balm) — it’s as ancestral as it is effective.
• Swipe a layer of tinted beeswax lip salve (like this one) to protect against cracked lips with a touch of glow.

And don’t forget your lungs: deep, intentional breathwork is free medicine. Even five slow breaths of cold air taken mindfully can clear more than just your head.

Winter is Still Wild Medicine

There’s a vitality that only winter gives, sharp and quiet and sacred.

So let the snow crunch underfoot. Let the sun peek through bare branches. Let your cheeks flush and your heart warm.

Winter isn’t just something to endure, it’s something to be in.

— Jenny