With below freezing temperatures and windchill that’s powerful enough to make you fall down the steps of Government Center, it’s easy to feel blue. But no matter how many layers you wear or packets of Hot Hands you buy, there’s no way to outsmart mother nature. I mean, you could not leave the house until April, but you’re not an animal.

So embrace winter, because you live in New England and not Florida. Plus this season can be great. You can’t curl up by a fire with hot cocoa while watching a quiet snow fall during any other time!

And don’t forget winter sports! That’s why The Harp and Long Trail Brewing Co. are hosting Ski Bash Boston this Friday. Before you hit the slopes (and even if you don’t ski), you can enjoy specialty craft brews (Limbo IPA), food specials (i.e. the Shed Ale-Marinated burger with creamy melted Vermont Cheddar on a toasted English Muffin) and live music from Garden State Radio!

Some lucky guests will win awesome prizes including a Long Trail snowboard, Ski & Stay Package at Killington Ski Resort, and more!

And remember in 3 months it’ll be Spring!