Even though I grew up in New England, I've never really been into winter sports. The few times I've tries skiing, I ended up with more snow on my face than what was left on the mountain. Snowboarding wasn't any better. An athlete all through my life, I suddenly turned into an uncoordinated mess once I hit the slopes. Aches and pains aside, I was at least able to burn some serious calories.

An hour of skiing generally burns around 380 calories per hour, while snowboarding burns about 400. Your legs and core muscle also get a great workout, which is why the hot tub back at the lodge is always a site for sore eyes (and backs) at the end of the day.

For more skilled skiers and snowboarders, spending an entire day on the mountain can be done almost effortlessly (at least I've heard as much). Nothing beats getting in a fantastic workout while doing something that you love.