12-m hike on snow

I had a cold yet cool sunny day hike with a Meetup group Along Little Devils Stairs-Piney Ridge on snow for 12 miles and 2700 feet elevation gain. There were two major stream crossings and my boots got wet at the 2nd one. It was tiring to walk on snow with my heaviest hiking boots (better stability and angle support). I bought up the issue about hiking with micro spikes, but left my in the car. I tested my new synthetic base layer made by 360 degree which worked well and priced economic. I enjoyed the banana bread by Wonda and the hot drinks by Karen to share after hike, but I will NOT hike Little Devils Stairs covered with snow again.