The frigid wind blasts my face as I open my car door window and punch in the code to The Pack facility parking lot. I shiver as I try and will the window to roll up faster and block out the wind. The snow has pretty much cleared, but the wicked wind remained at its freezing temperature.

I drive into the lot and park my car in the first spot that is available which, sadly, is the one at the far end. I’ll have to sprint if I don’t want to freeze before I make it to the door. I ...