Erica Sloan is the senior health writer at SELF, where she covers sleep, mental well-being, and sexual and reproductive health, among other health topics. Previously, she was the senior lifestyle editor at Well+Good, and she’s also held editorial positions at Martha Stewart Living, Prevention, and Washingtonian. Erica lives in New York City and can often be found reading her horoscope or checking out the newest dance cardio workout.

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If there’s one misconception I’ve long held about hiking in the winter, it’s that, well, you shouldn’t do it.
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