5 Snow Sports to Try This Winter

Checkout the following sports to have fun this winter.

Snow Shoeing

Snowshoeing is the fasted growing winter sport in the world, primarily because it is simple to get to grips with. There are many levels of snowshoeing, whether you want to hike for pleasure, trek through the backcountry, or competitively race. Snowshoeing is a fantastic alternative for skiing, especially if you like running!

Ice Skating

A fun activity with the kids, a silly activity to try after a few drinks, or a fantastic innovative date idea, ice skating is great fun for children and adults alike. However, if you’re a bit unsteady on your feet, just make sure you take a good friend you can desperately cling to

Snow Tubing

Tubing is often seen as something for kids to enjoy, but it can be a rewarding snow sport for adults, too. Sliding down the slopes is a great way to let go of work stress and have fun without a lot of effort. It also burns a surprising number of calories. If you want to mix up your workout routine or need a break from some of your heavier routines, consider giving tubing a try.

Ice Climbing

Climbing up a vertical sheet of ice may seem like an extreme sport (and it can be), but if you enlist a certified instructor to get you started, ice climbing is actually surprisingly accessible for beginners. In fact, because you wear special shoes (crampons) with spikes on the front, it's actually easier to get your footing than when going rock climbing.

Fat Biking

You don't need to give up on cycling as soon as cold weather hits, but you might need to rent or buy a bike designed to take on the snow. "Fat bikes" are outfitted with oversized fat tires.

Destinations

A couple of places we recommend visiting to do this type of sports:

Colorado & The Rockies

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French Alps

Courchevel is part of the world’s biggest lift-linked ski area, has the most balanced range of runs in the 3 Vallées to suit all abilities, reliable snow: what more could you wish for? You could come to Les 3 Vallées for weeks and never ski the same slope twice; and there’s no better place to experience it all than at Courchevel! Courchevel’s four separate villages sit amongst the north-facing slopes on the left side of the map and offer probably the most balanced selection of greens, blues, reds, and blacks in the 3 Vallées, making it our top resort here. If you’re up for exploring more however, the ski area is well linked so getting to the other end isn’t too difficult.

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