Ski or snowshoe this winter for fitness, fresh air and fun in the snow. Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing provide great exercise. You’ll reap the rewards of improved cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and balance while experiencing a more positive mood from exercising and being outside in the scenic snow-blanketed terrain.
Benefits of Skiing Downhill
- Exercise and Physical Fitness: Skiing incorporates cardiovascular fitness, strength and coordination making it a great sport to exercise the entire body.
- Fun Activity with Friends or Family: It’s a great winter sport to try solo, with the camaraderie of friends or the family.
- Challenge and Adventure: You can challenge yourself at any level or relax and cruise down the mountain.
- Ski Resort Scene: Ski resorts provide a fun scene for dining, events and après ski.
- Scenic Mountains: Ride the lift up and ski downhill in beautiful, scenic mountain terrain.
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Benefits of Cross-Country Skiing
- Exercise and Physical Fitness: Cross-country skiing is a great workout for cardiovascular exercise and overall coordination and balance. Gliding on snow covered trails eases the impact.
- Solitude or Social Sport: You can enjoy the solitude of the trails or get together with friends and peers.
- Challenge and Exploration: Skiing is great for recreation or for competition. Push yourself as much as you want and explore as much terrain as you desire.
- Less Expensive and More Assessable: It’s less expensive than downhill skiing and you’ll find more groomed and ungroomed trails to try.
Benefits of Snowshoeing
- Exercise and Physical Fitness: Snowshoeing is a great aerobic activity providing a gentle impact in the snow appropriate for every fitness level.
- Easily Accessible Terrain: Snowshoeing terrain is easy to find: Trek on groomed trails in parks, resorts and paths, outside from your backyard or venture backcountry.
- Social or Solitude Activity: Snowshoeing is a great winter outside activity for either exploring nature solo or with the camaraderie of friends and family.
- Easy to Learn Sport: Snowshoeing is easy to learn. Yet, you can challenge yourself and learn more techniques as you progress and become more involved.
- Affordable Winter Sport: Snowshoeing is inexpensive for a winter sport and the initial cost is well worth the physical and enjoyable benefits of a life long winter activity.
- Training and Competition: Runners can cross train on snowshoes in the winter, join training groups and find races to participate in.
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Snowshoe or Ski in the Dark
Parks, resorts and trails can be lighted in the evening for snowshoeing, downhill skiing and cross-country skiing. You can snowshoe in the dark as the moon and light reflect off the snow and illuminate the area. Use a headlamp for greater visibility.
Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski with your Dog
For exercise and a fun time, let your dog romp in the snow while on the trails with you.
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Get outside this winter and enjoy exercising and playing in the snow!
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