Be Active and Have a Blast this Winter



Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2010

by Kelley Walker
Guffly

In many areas of the country, it is cold, snowy and grey. It can be difficult to find ways to get out of the house – much less be motivated to leave your cozy home! It really doesn't have to be that way, the winter is a great time to get out, get active and have some fun. There are some incredibly fun options that you can only do in the winter, so don't miss your chance!

If you like to hike in warmer weather then a great transition is snow shoeing. It's very similar to simply hiking but you have some fun shoes to help you navigate through the snow easier. Many people say that if you can walk you can go snowshoeing. While it may not be exactly that simple, it won't be difficult to adjust your walking a little to get into the groove. This activity can allow you to go more places in the winter than you would by just hiking or cross country skiing. It's a great opportunity to get out, exercise the dog, and get some beautiful winter photos.

skiingSkiing and snowboarding might be the first things that come to mind when you think of winter activities. Both are a great way to get out and burn some calories while having fun with friends. If you've never gone before there is equipment that you can rent at most ski resorts or hills. There are generally also lessons taught by professionals. Don't be intimidated and stay on the slopes that make you feel the most comfortable. Just being at the ski resort can be an experience in and of itself so take some time to look around, enjoy the scenery, and people watch!

The fun part about winter is when cities take advantage of the cold weather and create outdoor ice skating rinks. While you can ice skate year round, there really is something special about skating outside. You keep yourself warm and if it's located in a downtown area you can admire the skyscrapers are you're zooming around the rink.

It's a perfect time to embrace your inner child! Building snow forts, creating mazes, snowman building, and good ol' snow ball fights are all great ways to use the snow and burn calories at the same time. Even if you don't have kids to run around with, these can be fun for adults too. Dress warm and enjoy the nature made play material that falls from the sky. Watch out for those icy snowballs and be sure to have some mulled wine, Irish coffees, and hot cocoa ready for when you head back inside.

If you would like to stay close to home it's easy to feed the birds in your yard, go back inside with some hot cocoa, and enjoy watching the birds from the comfort of your home. During the winter it can be harder for non-migrating birds to find food so not only will they appreciate it but, you will be rewarded with a front row seat to some awesome bird watching.

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