Knowing how you are going to tackle a problem beforehand is a powerful motivator, and instead of worrying about the cold or the dark, you'll be halfway out the door.
The "seesaw" brought cycles of intensely cold winters and easterly winds, then switched abruptly to years of heavy spring and early summer rains, mild winters, and frequent Atlantic waves.
The favorite drink of the nouveau-riche and upmarket wedding receptions, the kir royale is actually a pretty nice drink if the champagne is cold and dry enough.
Knowing that you are one of the few that will ever race a yacht across the planet's greatest ocean makes the cold, wet and exhausting race completely worth while.
Because of the cold temperatures, the tundra has two layers: top layer, which is called the active layer, is frozen in the winter and spring, but thaws in the summer.