Showers are nice but certainly not needed, especially in Nov. You'll be shivering, not sweating. A pack of these things or maybe some baby wipes will take care of your hygienic needs just fine.

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“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell

It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.