Aug 24 2008
Winter Recreation
For those living in the Pacific Northwest, you may have noticed that the nights have been colder. Just this last week, I had a 38 degree night recorded on my thermometer. My prediction as an amateur says it will be a harder, colder winter. Of course, I can’t verify this, but the last few nights and their cold spells have put me to thinking about winter and the sports that coincide. Here are some sports to consider getting into as the winter season approaches. I will be covering many of these topics in future months:
- Snowboarding: For the die-hard snowboarding addict, the coined phrase is “Board to live,” not “Live to board.” As a college student and snowboarder and skier, I can understand first hand why this adrenaline pumping sport is an addiction for many—including myself. I suggest this sport for anyone who is ready for a quick learning curve and high adrenaline adventures, but enjoys plenty of options to explore with terrain and aerial skills.
- Skiing: Ah, the good ol’ days of wooden skis and tethering straps. Those days are gone, but skiing still stays alive. After 5 years of the sport, I would suggest it for those who are finite on details, looking to perfect form and finesse on skis. For speed demons, racing is a way to fulfill your adrenaline desires as your take on the best groomed runs and mogul-filled hills for major heart pounding action.
- Snowshoeing: A sport for those who enjoy hiking and the outdoors, but aren’t quite ready to take on a more action-based sport like skiing or snowboarding. Definitely a way to stay in shape throughout the year when you can’t hike.
- Sno-Park: These areas offer a host of winter sports. Most of the time, cross country skiing, tubing, and sometimes snowmobiling are all part of the fun. You can expect out-of-the-norm activities in these areas along with more traditional winter sports.
As summer winds down and fall comes and goes, it is definitely important to remember that there are a lot winter sports that you can look into as you consider your recreational opportunities. As winter approaches, stay tuned for more information about these sports and what you can do to have fun with winter recreation!
