Having grown up in Calgary, and living here now, there is something to be said about a sunny, white, winter day. The same season year-round would bore me. When you get into a bit of a summer rut and you're looking for new camping, hiking or biking challenges, winter rolls in and you can break out the fat bike, skis, skates and shake it up. That being said, dropping into Kona in mid March, after months of cold is also enjoyable. 0w40 year round works fine here. Batteries, belts and hoses last a lot longer here than hot places. 8-10 years on a car battery is normal. Timing belts are almost indefinite based on time (not wear due to mileage)