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We’re still feeling the effects of jet lag. By 6 a.m., everyone is wide awake, so we decide to just get up and start the day. We make some pancakes and have a relaxed breakfast. Outside, things aren’t looking particularly promising. It rained for most of the night, with the occasional loud clap of thunder thrown in for good measure.Preparing the hi

We usually plan our outings around good weather. We compare weather apps, hope for that little yellow sun icon, and sigh when clouds appear on the forecast. As if a successful hike depends entirely on a few extra degrees or a clear blue sky.During an Easter weekend in the Ardennes, I discovered just how wrong that way of thinking can be. We headed