Just because its winter ….
… doesn’t mean you have-ta hang up the bike until Spring. Winter riding with a gang of friends can be a blast. Its not that cold in the woods (not like the road), a little snow can make it tough but its still worth the effort. Studded tires can be helpful but only when there really is a lot of ice. Otherwise nice wide mtbk tires keep you pretty high in the snow. A few winter rides will make it a LOT easier when you want to get back on the trails in the spring.
best wishes
huffin & puffin pete