At what point in the Winter/Spring do you really get the itch to grab your pack and get out into the woods?
For me it is usually the beginning of February.
This year it was January because we had a really warm weekend and we did an overnight on the Buckeye trail.
I'm not much of a Winter hiker but I have to admit. I walk pasty gear every day and the urge to grab my bag and go is getting stronger! lol