Now I see many news that crypto winter is going to get even worse.. So I think that mining is the best option for now in a row with investments. Maybe bitcoin will fall even more giving us a chance to get some more 
Whether bull run or bears/winter then it would be never that easy to make yourself get involved with mining.There's always some consideration before buying and on whats to mine.You cant just simply jumpinto things without any preparations and considerations on being profitable.Mining certain altcoins could really be a hit or miss situation unless if you've been mining those established coins in the market
then you could definitely be that at least confident that you are mining the right thing even though at a loss but at least you do know that it does have potential.
About crypton, i dont know if it ends up on being worthy or not.If it does then lucky for those who had mined into those early days.
Yes, you are right; it is always difficult to start. Just for mining most cryptocurrencies, you need to purchase additional equipment in which you need to invest money. But for example, for mining crypton, you do not need to use additional equipment, just a computer is enough. And the price to start does not seem high to me. In any case, each person chooses what is more convenient.