Category: Winter Activities (Page 1 of 3)

How to introduce your kids to winter sports

Boy skiing

Winter is here and we’re already hearing the buzz for the Winter Olympic games next February. You might be asking yourself how to get your kids involved in the exciting world of winter sports. Unlike warm-weather sports that children are exposed to regularly in gym class, summer camp, or outdoor games, winter sports can feel more difficult to learn. 

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Hypothermia in Spring?

Alpine climbing

It is now spring and with the warmer weather, hypothermia is the last issue on most people’s minds. However, hypothermia is a life-threatening condition and is still prevalent in the spring when people go out unprepared. So how do you prevent and treat it?

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Skiing Calorie Counter

Skiing Calorie Counter

When you go skiing, have you wondered how many calories you have burned on a given day? Well, the folks at REI have created a Skiing Calorie Counter. Although it might now be 100% accurate it is fun to check out what you could burn and what you might be able to eat because of it. And after you have played around with it, get out and enjoy yourself on the sloops.

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