I wasn’t sure if I should take this trip or not. I often feel that way before embarking on solo jaunts, but in hindsight, I am always glad when I make the jump. I knew going into it that I was very likely going to be impeded by winter weather. I didn’t exactly have the right gear with me, thus all of the hesitation. I decided to hell with it, booked my return ticket 3 days after the end of tour, and told myself to get in the rental car and figure it out.