Top Destinations for Winter Sports

A good number of individuals today are proving to be quite athletic and adventurous and since winter is already here, these individuals would love to participate in different winter sports, especially those who live in areas where snow is not found year round. You see, during the winter, the body is not very active and if you don’t want to end up gaining unwanted pounds, being involved in winter sports is a great way to stay in shape during the holidays.



Have you ever tried the biathlon? This is a combination of target riffle shootings and cross country skiing. It is a very unique sport and if you want to learn about it, you can go to Oberhof; this is a tiny town in Germany where you can spend your winter vacation this year. Instructors can be found in the Rennsteig Arena. You can meet amateur players there as well as professional biathlon players.



Another great winter sport is bobsledding. If you love speed, this is the sport for you and you can surely learn this if you visit Park City in Utah. This place is about 30 miles away from Salt Lake City. This sport is usually composed of four players and for you to enjoy this great sport, you will need to pay $200 for the helmet and seat, but trust me, this is money well spent. By visiting Park City, you can meet other bobsledders who also like to take the daredevil run.



Skiing is probably an all-time favorite winter sport. If you’re already good at it and you want to try the first-rate downhill slopes, you can go to Calgary, Alberta. The rates are quite affordable. You will simply pay C$7.50 per day to access the forested park, night-lit ski tracks, and tree-lined tracks.



For those who love snowboarding, you can spend the holidays in Breckenridge Colorado, particularly the terrains of the Rocky Mountains. You can choose among the peaks where you can properly work your stunts. There are also instructors there to help new snowboarders.



Speed skating is best experienced in Holland because of its many waterways and canals. There are lots of indoor rinks where you can practice speed skating. As you improve your pace, you can also try the artificial scenic rinks in places like Dam Square.



Have you ever tried playing the shuffleboard-like game called Curling? This sport is usually played in Bemidji, Minnesota. There are training facilities in Minnesota where most curling athletes practice all year round. You can look for these training facilities online. There are lots of online resources that can help you in booking flights to Minnesota and not only that, you will also be guided during your trip to reach the ‘curling facilities’.



Winter sports fever is already here and every year, more and more people will be craving for such sports; especially those who don’t want to gain unwanted pounds. True enough, winter is a great time to stay more hours in bed and eat lots of good food. With less exercise, you’re bound to get extra pounds. Be more active by getting involved in winter sports. Visit the top destinations for winter sports this year. There you will meet fellow sports lovers who want to keep their body fit even during winter. Aside from enjoying the beautiful sceneries, you will also enjoy good food but without gaining too much weight.