Hey everyone, happy December. I got to say, it's not feeling very wintry where I live at the moment, but it is the time of year when a lot of us start to think about winter sports.

If you're into downhill skiing or snowboarding, I want to tell you about an app that can help you plan out your trips.

The app is called Peak Viser, and they're one of our sponsors.

You've probably heard me talk about them on previous episodes.

The PeakVisor app helps you figure out what mountains you're looking at when you're out on adventures.

But that's not the only thing this app does.

When you use PeakVisor in winter mode, it'll give you ski resort schedules and lift statuses in real time.

You can see opening times and current availability of every major ski resort in the U.S.

If you want to take some of the guesswork out of your winter outings, download PeakVisor in the app store.

You just might love it.

Hi, I'm Willow Belden and you're listening to Out There, the podcast that explores big questions through intimate stories outdoors.

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Today's story is about love.

When you think of love, what comes to mind?

You probably start off by imagining a happy couple, love at first sight, two people developing affection for each other over time.

Or maybe you think about the love between a parent and a child,

or the love between friends.

But there's another kind of love out there.

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