5 unusual entertainment of the peoples of the world, which can be mastered only in the cold weather

5 unusual entertainments of the peoples of the world, which can be mastered only in cold weather

One thing we know for sure – the inhabitants of these countries know how to take everything from winter.

Winter is one of the best times of the year, especially for winter sports fans. But if you’re bored with the usual activities, we suggest diving into your childhood and trying unusual fun of different peoples of the world. Here are six outlandish and at the same time fascinating activities that are not available in the warm season.

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Among unusual winter sports activities is winter surfing – “arctic surf” in cold seas. It is practiced on the Far East coast, on the Black and Baltic seas. Kamchatka is especially popular – surfers come here not only for extreme riding, but also for unusual landscapes when the mountains are covered with snow. Such entertainment requires special equipment – a very thick wetsuit with a hood, special boots and mittens.

Finnish sledges

Where popular: Finland, Russia

This is a high sled, which is a construction of a chair on two skis. They can be ridden alone or in pairs – when one person sits and the other pushes the sled down the mountain. Routes are to taste – a dense layer of snow, an ice track, a gentle or terrain track. Traditional winter entertainment is very popular in Finland, but Scandinavian equipment can be found in many Russian cities.

Horse skijoring

Where it is popular: Norway

Skiing in harness with horses will be appreciated by thrill-seekers. The birthplace of the riding sport is Norway, where the inhabitants of the country used to use animals for transportation of food and cargo. Later the method of transportation turned into a separate sport, when a horse pulls a skier along a track with an obstacle course. The skier is judged not only on time, but also on his ability to overcome obstacles in his path. Winners are most often awarded cash prizes. In 1928, the discipline was introduced at the Winter Olympics.

Yukigassen

Where popular: Japan, Russia

The team sport originated in Japan in the 1980s, but the winter fun is popular in our country as well. In Moscow, such duels are held every year. The Japanese version of snowballs: two teams of seven people. The main goal is to capture the enemy’s flag at the other end of the court without getting “bombarded” by snowballs. Players wear special protective helmets similar to hockey helmets.

Vok racing

Where popular: Germany

What a wok is, many people know, but we’ll remind you. It is a round deep Chinese skillet for cooking traditional dishes. Inventive people decided to use this utensil to speed down a snowy slope. Soon the winter pastime became part of professional competitions. Racers wear protective equipment similar to hockey equipment. Before the descent, the Chinese pan is, of course, reinforced and filled with epoxy resin. After all, the participants drive at a speed of almost 120 kilometers per hour – and safety is important.