It can lower stress, treat depression and open up a whole new world of outdoor-going opportunities so could you learn to love the cold? We spoke to converts whose lives have been shaped by embracing winter

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From binocs to balms, comfy seats to crunchy snacks: a celebration of little treats that make all the difference.

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