5 winter fun - active games and other outdoor activities

5 winter activities you should definitely try during January vacation

January 2, 2022, 10:35 MSC

To survive the bitter cold will help new experiences and positive emotions.

Depending on the region, winter in our country lasts from three months to madness. In the latter case, there is plenty of time and you need to occupy yourself with something. The best thing to do is to try something new, perhaps something you are learning about now.

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Snowkiting will give you a freedom that you can’t experience in a regular winter skiing spot. You’ll be able to head anywhere you want to go and get an unreal off-piste skiing experience in the great outdoors. Great speed, high jumps or just the opportunity to try new emotions from an incredible sport.

Snowkiting is one of the “board” disciplines, where the athlete rolls on a board on the snow behind an open parachute. There’s no doubt about it, it will help to improve the level of body control, pump you up physically and make you feel how dependent we are on our environment. And most importantly, how majestically powerful nature is.

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Dog sledding

You’ve probably dreamed of waking up one morning, stepping out of your cabin in Finland, and taking a dog sled ride to the neighboring village of Joulupukki. It’s all possible, though it’s worth learning how to manage a gang of snow dogs first. They are not as obedient as it may seem at first, and to stay in the sled is still a GTO standard. You won’t be bored for sure.

Snowmobiles

According to many people, riding a snowmobile is a fun for rich villagers. But these “snow machines” were created for other purposes. Being able to drive another means of transportation will never be superfluous. You can go to work as a rescuer in the mountains, deliver large and heavy loads in the Far North or have a great time with friends digging it out of deep snow on an expedition around Lake Ladoga.

Alpine skiing

There has long been a cold war between skiers and snowboarders for the right to dominate on the mountain. But if you put aside prejudices about what’s actually stylish, the net result is pure sport. Firstly, the speeds are completely different on skis, they are higher. Secondly, a more familiar position of the body in relation to the forward motion. And thirdly, you will work a different set of muscles than when snowboarding. It’s worth a try at least once.

Tubing

Do not underestimate this winter fun and take it lightly. Sometimes rolling down a hill in a straight line can be a challenge. And not only for your nervous system, but also for the vestibular apparatus. Of course, first of all, it is fun, but if you yourself will carry the tube uphill, we assure you, it will be a good cardio workout.