weather

The right reason to cancel is not weakness but the point where wind, storms, visibility, or heat remove the margin that made the original plan reasonable.

Wind matters because it changes balance, body temperature, comfort on breaks, and how exposed terrain feels even when rain is not the main issue.

Shoulder-season conditions are tricky because temperature, wind, wet ground, and daylight can all shift enough to punish lazy preparation.

A useful weather check looks at timing, wind, rain, exposure, and the full route window instead of one simple temperature number.

A simple layering system works best when each piece has one clear job and you adjust early instead of waiting until you are already sweaty or cold.