How to Have Fun in Winter

When Jack Frost makes his appearance, it can be easy to become a couch potato to avoid the cold. That's okay sometimes, but here are some other things you can do for fun when it's cold outside.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Go Ice Skating. Check for local skating rinks, outdoor or indoor. Dress warm!
2. Go Sledding! A great way to get some excercise while having fun watching your friend, brother, sister..whatever...get white washed as they fly down the hill.
3. Build a snow cave, Ice Fort, Igloo...whatever you want to call it!
   
   if you get too lazy to finish it, just make two snow walls at least 10-15 feet away from eachother. Use them as protection for a SNOWBALL FIGHT!
4. Make a Snow Angel!
5. www.companyscoming.com After spending some time freezing outside, watch movies and drink hot cocoa!
   Spice up your regular Hot Chocolate. Add a mini candy cane to your mug for peppermint hot chocolate!
   
   Watch holiday movies like :
   The Santa Clause
   The Family Man
   A Christmas Story
   Miracle on 34th Street
   Jingle All The Way
   The Grinch
6. Play games. Board games or card games.
   Monopoly
   Battleships
   Scene It
   Cranium
   Catch Phrase
   Clue....
7. Rent snomobiles for a day and either sign up as a group with an experienced instructor who will take you on easy trails. Or rent and go where you decide!
8. www.pdcspas.com Soak in the Hot Tub! This is something that is wonderful to do alone, with a partner, your family and your friends. Who doesn't love an outdoor hot tub in the winter???
   If no one you know has a hot tub, look into a hot tub rental and have everyone pitch in!
9. Build a snowman.
   
   Start with a small compacted ball of snow and roll until you get a base the size you would like. Make a second ball of snow slightly smaller than the first. Put that on top of base. Roll the smallest ball of snow for the head and place on top of midsection. Add a face with rocks, leaves, sticks, a carrot nose....
10. www.funskivacations.com Try Snowshoeing. This is a great way to walk in areas you wouldn't be able to go because the snow is too deep. Great for a hike, walk, workout and adventure in your winter wonderland!
11. www.traveliowa.com Cross Country Ski. Another great outdoor activity that will get your heart rate up and aid you in enjoying the beautiful scenery.
12. Hit the Slopes! if you ski or snowboard, then this is your season!
    Try to buy a season pass on discount...ussually in the off season.
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Tips & Warnings

• Check local sporting goods shop for equiptment rentals.
• Ask about group discounts.
• Before trying any new physical activity, if you are not in great physical condition, check with your doctor.
• Always go with at least one companion on trails and adventures in case you get injured and need help.