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By SportsLover, December 17, 2010 2:32 pm

When you think winter activities, snowboarding and skiing probably come to mind. There is however another snow sport that is often just thought about for kids.

Sledding is an adventurous activity that actually requires you to work pretty hard. When you go sledding, you do not have the luxury of riding a ski lift back up to the top.

Instead you have to hike your way back up the hill, over and over and over again. This uphill climb is actually a cardio workout because your heart rate is increasing and your body is working hard to get back to the top.

The intensity, of course, depends on how steep the hill is, how far you have to climb to sled back down, and how long you are out there for. In addition, sledding is something that the whole family can do, no matter their age.

With skiing and snowboarding, kids have to be a certain age to be able to control their board or skis, and even then you have to keep a close eye on them just in can they fall and other riders are coming down the mountain.

With sledding you can ride alone, or with others. You can race and fall and not have to worry too much about injury.

It is also significantly less expensive than hitting the slopes. You do not have to buy lift tickets, boards, bindings, helmets, and everything else that comes with skiing and snowboarding. The only equipment you need is a sled and warm clothes.

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By SportsLover, June 7, 2010 5:10 pm

One of the most enjoyable activities I have every done is snowmobiling. Once you get on, you won’t want to get off.
It is a fun activity for all ages; my nephew and niece of age 5 and 2 love it. When we are done riding and step off the machines my niece cries at age 2 because she enjoys it so much.
You will have the have the time of your life as you soar though thick pine woods, climb deep powdered mountains, and fly through the air as you just hit that fresh cornice. Life is good when you are in the mountains.
Nothing beats a fresh powder day. Being in the mountains is a great time to reflect and be thankful for the beautiful surrounding. When the sun is shinning and you are the first one with fresh tracks, life is great.
There are many thrills in snowmobiling. It is a blast to climb up a mountain with easy or flying off of that 20 foot drop that makes your stomach drop as you soar through the air momentarily.
My personal favorite, is being completely covered in fresh powder, sled and body; and being able to ride out of the deep tracks because of your powerful sled. It is thrilling when the snow covers your face and goggles and you are unable to see for a moment.
If you ask were to ask me what heaven on earth is being in the mountains making nature your playground would be my answer, but don’t take my word for it give it a try for yourself.