Spring in the mountains gets a bad rap - mud season they call it. A time when the trails are too sloppy the weather too unpredictable and the adventure not worth the mess. But here s the thing thats exactly why we love it! One day might bring warm sunshine the next a downpour. The waterfalls are surging the rivers are alive, and yes the mud is unavoidable. But what s the point of being outside if you re not willing to get a little dirty?