A Celebration of Winter
Stop whining, people, and embrace it. Here’s our guide to the most delicious, stylish, adventurous, debauched, and all-around enriching season ever.
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The Ice Breakers
Photographer Mike Killion captures the frigid, beautiful world of Chicago’s winter surfers.
Why Winter Is the Best Season
Illustration: Grégoire Gicquel I’ve always loved winter in Chicago. My birthday is a few days before Christmas, and the twists and turns in the story of the frigid day I was born are well rehearsed and well performed in my house. My favorite seasonal beers are porters. I look phenomenal in turtlenecks. And I grew … Read more
The Shut-in’s Guide to Winter
Get your fix of local culture without leaving the house.
Be a Two-Wheel Warrior
A devoted bicyclist reveals how he adapts for his chilly commute.
Take a Dip Without Risking Hypothermia
No need to go all polar plunge. These five indoor pools will satisfy any aquatic need.
Fly Down a Hill
The top five sledding spots. Plus, Fear Factor!
Train Like an Olympian
Learn how to ski, skate, and spin in the same spots as local medal contenders.
The Case for Putting Your Bike Away This Winter
Here’s a secret that bike people won’t tell you: Cycling in Chicago can be a pain in the ass. For every balmy ride down the 606, there’s one stuck behind a garbage truck. Or a cabby who wants you dead. Or a guy who drives his SUV into you, then insists on giving you a … Read more
Hole Up for a Staycation
’Tis the season for killer hotel discounts.