Winter Sports: Sledding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Skating
Some sports can be played only in winter because they require special conditions like snow, ice, and wind. Especially in the countries where weather conditions are very rough, these sports are extremely developed. So what are they?
Winter sports
Sledding
Sledding is a popular winter activity which is performed in a seated position on special vehicles of different kinds. It can be a sled or a toboggan as well as simpler variations like plastic or metal discs or even a carton. Dog sleds are also very popular in particular countries. You don’t need to travel long way to find the right place for it. Just find a suitable hill in the nearest park, grab your sled and enjoy.
Skating
Skating means sports or activities where you slide on ice wearing skates. There are different kinds, like ice skating, figure skating, speed and tour skating. It all depends on why it is done, for sport, for exercise, for travelling or leisure.
Skiing
Modern skiing is a popular recreational activity with skis and ski poles. There are different kinds of skiing like downhill or alpine skiing. The characteristic feature of this sport are that ski boots are attached to skis by special bindings. There is no need to walk long way like this because all specially equipped resorts have lifts to go uphill.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding was developed in the USA and later became a Winter Olympic Sport. The activity involves sliding down a slope while standing on a special board attached to the feet by bindings. Since snowboarding became a winter sport it has grown into numerous styles. Every style requires its own equipment and techniques. Freeride, freecarve, and freestyle are the most popular ones. They all are used in professional and amateur snowboarding.
