| Just because it is cold and the snowy weather | | | | easier to pick up than skiing, and offers a way to |
| has settled on your area it doesn't mean you | | | | get out and enjoy nature while also getting great |
| have to forgo outdoor activities. In fact, some of | | | | exercise in the meantime. If you are a beginner |
| the most fun and exciting outdoor activities can | | | | snowboarder, you will want to rent your board |
| only be done during the colder months. If you | | | | and boots and take a few lessons to learn the |
| want to stay active and continue to enjoy the | | | | basics of snowboarding. The things you will need |
| great outdoors in cold conditions, here are some | | | | to buy on your own include a helmet, gloves, |
| great activities you may want to consider taking | | | | snow pants, snow jacket, long underwear, ski |
| part in. | | | | socks, wrist guards, neck gator and goggles. While |
| Camping | | | | it may seem like a lot of expensive equipment to |
| While camping is often considered a | | | | purchase, there are actually some really great |
| warm-weather activity, it can actually be a really | | | | deals online for new and used snow gear so take |
| lovely experience during the winter. You will get to | | | | a bit of time shopping around. |
| experience a snowy solitude and silence that you | | | | Snowshoeing |
| wouldn't otherwise have during the warm months. | | | | If you are an avid hiker during the summer |
| Cold weather camping requires really specific gear | | | | months, one way to keep up with your fitness |
| in order to stay warm and keep safe. Make sure | | | | and continue to enjoy nature during the winter is |
| you have all this equipment before you even take | | | | to take up snowshoeing. Snowshoes are worn |
| a step out on the trail. You'll need things like a | | | | with your snow boots and consist of a large, |
| 4-season tent, cold temperature sleeping bag, | | | | latticed bottom which distributes your weight |
| plenty of layers, water insulation, food and a good | | | | evenly across the snow. This makes it possible to |
| first aid kit. You will also need to prepare ahead of | | | | walk above very deep, powdery areas without |
| time so that you know things like: weather | | | | sinking into the snow. When shopping around for |
| patterns, snow depth, high and low temperatures, | | | | snowshoes, look for a pair that will fit your boot |
| altitude change and more. | | | | size and also have the features you need from |
| Snowboarding | | | | your snowshoes. There are different sizes |
| Snowboarding is a sport that has become hugely | | | | available depending on the type of hiking you plan |
| popular with people of all ages and backgrounds | | | | on doing and the terrain you will be traversing. |
| during the past couple decades. The sport is | | | | |