Great Outdoor Winter Activities - All Cost Less Than
Snowboarding and skiing are the popular choices for outdoor winter activities, however, there are other great activities to participate in too. Snowshoeing, skating and tobogganing are just as enjoyable, whilst being significantly more affordable.
Most people have already experienced the exhilarating buzz of shooting down the side of a hill whilst gripping tightly to a toboggan, but have not renewed the experience since they were in their early teens. There is no reason to see it as just kids fun though- lots of winter sports resorts now have areas dedicated to tobogganing. It is a great way for adults and children to spend time together having fun. So far as cost goes, there are plenty of plastic toboggans in stores priced at under $10, and that is literally all you need.
Most winter resorts have a dedicated ice ring, or a lake nearby that has frozen over with thick ice. You can learn the skills in less than an hour, and you will be doing spins and tricks in just half a day. Skates can be purchased from stores that sell sports equipment, for around $20-30, and are a particularly good investment as you can use them throughout the year at local ice rings as well.
Many winter resorts have snowshoeing trails for your enjoyment. Why do you need snowshoes to participate? Because strapping on a pair makes walking down and around snowy areas a lot easier, and you can therefore stay out for longer and take in a greater range of scenery. While if you purchase your own pair of snowshoes it will cost you about $150-200, it is possible to rent a pair at most resorts for much less - just $15-20 per day.
So, this winter, do not let money worries stop you from having fun in the snow!
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January 19, 2010 7:12 am 
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